dsd4yk
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If you find one...DO IT!!
GM 14 bolt rear-end, worth it?
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zerocool420
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Does anyone know the part number for the u-joint thats require for the conversion, thanks in advance for any replys!
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grimm
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Precision 447 if you have a steel drive-shaft. Precision 448 if its aluminum. It's probably steel though. This is all assuming you're converting to a 14 bolt semi float. I don't know if its different for a full floater.
nimrodcs
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Don't mean to brag, but.....
I bought my 14 Bolt SF (6 lug) earlier today. Although, I had to drive 92 miles one-way and pay $375. I still think it was a pretty good deal. It has good 3.73 gears that match my front, so I'm very happy.
I was just looking for anything with a 3.73 ratio to replace my 10 bolt with a bent axle tube and I just ran into the 14 Bolt on craigslist. How crazy is that?
Now, I just have to get that heavy bastard in my truck.
I bought my 14 Bolt SF (6 lug) earlier today. Although, I had to drive 92 miles one-way and pay $375. I still think it was a pretty good deal. It has good 3.73 gears that match my front, so I'm very happy.
I was just looking for anything with a 3.73 ratio to replace my 10 bolt with a bent axle tube and I just ran into the 14 Bolt on craigslist. How crazy is that?
Now, I just have to get that heavy bastard in my truck.
Abstrastic
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FF 14bolts are a dime a dozen in Texas.... I could go pick up a complete 8 lug with detroit and 4.56's for $150 and I don't even have to pull it the jy will do it for me.
nimrodcs
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Yeah.....I would think that full floating 8 lugs would be dime a dozen anywhere. I agree, the FF is stronger. But either switching the wheels to 8 lug or doing a 6 lug conversion seems like a pain to me. I guess it depends on what your using it for...
in that case, just find a style of wheel you like that comes in both a 6 and 8 lug, buy 2 of each and youre set.
96ProCompTahoe
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SAS and 8 lug rims FTW!!!
nimrodcs
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Well, I'm a cheap ass and already like the 6 hole wheels I have, lol. Besides, for all I'm going to be doing, a 14bolt SF is going to be a slight overkill. It'll just give me that piece of mind...
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grimm
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nimrodcs :
Wow. You found that at a good price. Let us know how the install goes. 14 Bolt SF's aren't too common around here and if you do find one its either more expensive than it should be or in really bad shape. I've been trying to find a good deal for a while now. Anyways, good stuff man!
Wow. You found that at a good price. Let us know how the install goes. 14 Bolt SF's aren't too common around here and if you do find one its either more expensive than it should be or in really bad shape. I've been trying to find a good deal for a while now. Anyways, good stuff man!
T-Bagg
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The GM 14 Bolt Full-Float is basically the biggest baddest rear end that GM made followed closely by the 14 Bolt semi-float.
Yes there is. The full-float I'm converting weighs probably a **** hair under 500 pounds. I'm sure a SF will be a bit lighter but still much heavier than our little 10 bolts.
Gear Tech HD makes a conversion kit for this. Including disc brake conversion.
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nimrodcs
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The guy wanted $400. But I talked him down a bit. I didn't even think I would find one, because they are few and far between here also. Luck, I guess.
I'll try and post some pics and info while I'm getting it all together. Waiting for my U joint conversion right now. While its in the mail, I think I'll start cleaning and preping the axle.
Hang in there man, you'll find one. It'll be worth the wait.
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grimm
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The guy wanted $400. But I talked him down a bit. I didn't even think I would find one, because they are few and far between here also. Luck, I guess.
I'll try and post some pics and info while I'm getting it all together. Waiting for my U joint conversion right now. While its in the mail, I think I'll start cleaning and preping the axle.
Hang in there man, you'll find one. It'll be worth the wait.
Haha, yeah. I guess I just have to be patient. Even $400 is a hell of a deal compared to the average price I see around here ($800). I found one for about $300, but it was so far away and couldn't possibly have had the time to go get it. Oh well, I'll keep my eyes open. Post some pics when you have your axle installed
