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Rear end swap 8.6" -> 9.5" for 35" tires
Mostly street with occasional off-roading, as you said. Sometimes overlanding expeditions with light offroad.- randomsubfan
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Rear end swap 8.6" -> 9.5" for 35" tires
Its not a problem to find ;) I already have a perfect 6-nuts Escalade 2WD axle. I hesitate couse its such heavy and big. I will lose some clearance. And there are only ARB selectable locker for 14-bolt. While for the 10-bolt axle I can find an OX selectable locker. OX is better then ARB. Yes...- randomsubfan
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Manual swap gmt800
You should click on a pic and its became bigger :rolleyes: I suppose... Here is one more pic. I made it just after the swap. The fold down front center seat (yes, it is) was installed later.- randomsubfan
- Post #12
- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
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Rear end swap 8.6" -> 9.5" for 35" tires
Hi there! Now I'm going with 33" tires and no locker on rear end. Thinkin about 35" and ARB air locker. Am I need to swap rear 10-bolt (8.6") axle to more reliable 14-bolt (9.5") axle for this? I think the 8.6" differential is weak and it can lead to some problems with locker and 35". Am I...- randomsubfan
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Manual swap gmt800
Manual transmission is good. Manual transmission and manual transfer case is better ;) Im in love with my NV4500 and NP241. The swap was not so hard. All bolt-on. Its expensive. The gearbox costs the money, the flywheel, the clutch. Even a good metal clutch pedal costs a $250. You need a wide...- randomsubfan
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- Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
