68cj5
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Post by 68cj5 on Jul 31, 2012 20:04:20 GMT -5
so im lookin at swapin my 1/2ton 1970 gmc to a 3/4 ton for obvious purposes. found a 14 with a spool and 10 bolt combo both with 4.10s for $225 obo would this be an ok set up or do i go with a flat top and 60 combo? im on a limited budget. thanks
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Post by Jonny tsunami on Jul 31, 2012 21:06:45 GMT -5
I would say stay with the 14 bolt, it has many options and is cheep to put a locker in, if the spool becomes to much of an annoyance on the street. flat tops are only good if you decide to do cross over steer, which can be a bit of an investment. Id say don't worry about it till you get all the other pieces. you can find them on CL from time to time.
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68cj5
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Post by 68cj5 on Jul 31, 2012 21:28:50 GMT -5
whats the easiest swap im gonna try to get the 14 only and someone i know might have a 44 front
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Post by copenhagen on Jul 31, 2012 22:59:28 GMT -5
whats the easiest swap im gonna try to get the 14 only and someone i know might have a 44 front Your not going to gain much, if any using a 44 over a 10bolt. When you say "whats an easier swap", which swaps are you talking about? |
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Post by copenhagen on Jul 31, 2012 23:02:37 GMT -5
or do i go with a flat top and 60 combo? A king pin dana 60 is basically already a "flattop",,, your steering arm, (or steering arms, if you go hi-steer) bolt to top of the knuckle.... |
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68cj5
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Post by 68cj5 on Jul 31, 2012 23:14:35 GMT -5
im talkin about about what swap takes the least amount of time and money to do so almost a straight bolt and done. its a daily driver now i drive it 4 out of 7 days a week so it needs to be done and over with quick
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Post by mudmaniac3 on Jul 31, 2012 23:19:31 GMT -5
the 14 and 10 bolt is the combo i ran in my blazer forever until i found a flat top knuckle dana 44 for free from a buddy and it took me a day to swap the axles in with hand tools and a floor jack and cherry picker. I ran my 39.5 tsl on them and as long as ur smart and for mostly street they will hold just fine. worst part was the ujoint for the rear it was a 1310 combined with somethin else
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Post by copenhagen on Aug 1, 2012 0:23:06 GMT -5
im talkin about about what swap takes the least amount of time and money to do so almost a straight bolt and done. its a daily driver now i drive it 4 out of 7 days a week so it needs to be done and over with quick Well Im still not sure, but i think youre asking Which is an easier swap between a 10bolt/44 or a dana60? An eight lug 44, or ten bolt should be pretty much just a bolt in... Or you could swap the Eight lug stuff onto your six lug 44... Although im not sure if the ten bolt stuff swaps over, I know i read it, but ive forgotten a lot over the last 5 years  As far as putting cross over steering on a d44 or ten bolt, Unless you get the parts for damnnear free, I personally would stash that money away until you can find a 60. Ive heard of some guys gettin some pretty insane deals on a Dana 60. Keep your eyes peeled. |
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68cj5
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Post by 68cj5 on Aug 1, 2012 0:49:17 GMT -5
i found a big hub 44 from a friend for 100 i just gotta find a rear now. if i find a 60 for the right price though im jumpin on it
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Post by ramboy1990 on Aug 1, 2012 14:03:00 GMT -5
jordan you can have the wheels that came on my truck when you go 8 lug to get around on
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68cj5
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Post by 68cj5 on Aug 2, 2012 2:11:29 GMT -5
ok sweet thatll help till i can pick up some bigger tires
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