black91EB
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- Joined
- August 24, 2008
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- City, State
- Millington, TN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '92 XLT 5spd 4wd
To tell you the truth, if he had 14 bolts instead of D70s that were free and he had extras laying around I'd take the 14 bolts but since it's D70s I'm taking the 70s. It all boils down to economics at this point in time.
I really don't think either one would brake under this truck anyway.
Well I found out that the 52 code on the door says it's a 4:10. This is great cause if it was a 3:07 that means it has a unique case design due to the larger pinion dia of the gears, forget it.
I'll see what I can do to keep the 8 lug 91EB cause I like the way the axle shaft is not supporting the weight of the truck with FF hubs. Like it's going to hurt it anyway with this light rig. But it sure would have a killer look to it. But who knows, time will tell.
I know the fact that the axle is free does not mean that a ton of money will still be dropped on this mod. That's if Joe hurrys up and gets the darn front end loader down there before the snow starts flying.
Yeah, I really like full float axles. IMO they should all be if it is a vehicle designed to carry anything or tow, that way all the axle shaft has to do is provide propulsion, not bear any weight. I have a 4.10 10.25 under my 250, and I've worked with a lot of 14 bolts and 60's. Last winter we converted my father in law's K-10 from having a pair of 10 bolts to 14 bolt FF rear and 8 lug D-44 front. We converted the 44 from 6 to 8 lug, it was as easy as swapping hubs, rotors and backing plates. Made the truck look 50 times better.
I smell more rod burning coming up.