Buying Axles?

[BS_z28]

Found this ad on craigslist. I figured I would have about this much $$$ into it if I were to buy a set and then buy all the parts myself. Been looking awhile for a the same D44/14bolt and its usually around $300 range. with 3:73 or 4:10s. Is this a good deal?

http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/pts/1690303538.html

Also what truck should I put them in. I have come to the conclusion that I will probably never offroad in my 85 Chevy. I just can't bring myself to do it. So I was thinkin I should put this set in my 79 chevy so I can take it to Tuttle and such. Thoughts?

[fmstruck]

If they have that much new stuff, then yes, that is a smokin' deal. Ball joints and such are pricey and no fun to change. 4.56:1 is a bonus.

Put the axles in whichever truck you don't mind bending. If you're gonna cry about dents, stay home.

[sn95.0]

Put them on the 79 and manual swap that truck also.

[Hillbilly]

And don't worry about a bbc cause I have seen some hard core wheeling with a 305. Just get one that runs and let the gears do the rest. Yes thats a good deal. Tuttle is fun as hell.

[BS_z28]

yeah thats what I was thinkin, talked to the guy and I am going to pick them up on Saturday. engine is pretty strong, Previous owner bought a goodwrench 350 for it.

The truck right now has a 700r4/Np205. But thinkin about going back the TH-350 because I have a rebuilt one ready to install. Would the th350 bolt up to the 205?

[Hillbilly]

If its a 205 than that is already a 350 adapter. If its a 208 then I am not sure but I think so. The advantage of the 700 would be the lower first gear (3.08 V.s. 2.52) still either would be ok. I am really starting to like my sm465 though. Craig has a 350 goodwrench with a intake in front of a 465/205 and 4.56s and runs great. Even worked good when it was a 400/203 till the tranny went to see jesus.

[BS_z28]

O yeah and can I get a a 15x10 inch wheel to fit on the 14bolt? Don't really want to have to buy new tires and wheels since the tires are brand new.

[Hillbilly]

Have you ever looked at colorado K5? I think if you grind the calipers but you will have to look a little. What size tires?

[BS_z28]

Have you ever looked at colorado K5? I think if you grind the calipers but you will have to look a little. What size tires?

Checked it out. May have to do a little grinding. The tires are 35s and the lift is a 4 inch with blocks in the rear. Should I look into a shckle flip instead of the blocks?

[Hillbilly]

Yep, Since I am going to be told I am wrong look at the DIY 4X4 one. Even thought I think the ORD one is better.

[82355]

I mounted 15x10" rims on my Suburban with the 3/4 ton axles. Just took a little grinding on the calipers. There are some pictures in my work log.

Martin

[82355]

Yep, Since I am going to be told I am wrong look at the DIY 4X4 one. Even thought I think the ORD one is better.

Why?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

You guys go on and on about how you can make longer shackles I like that it used stock ones. Seems easier and I have no plan of adding lift. It already causes a the pinion angle to be wrong, why do I want it to be worse?

[fmstruck]

How is the pinion angle wrong?

[Hillbilly]

Its at 2-0 it should be 6-8.

[82355]

I need longer shackles.

They make shims.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Why can't I like what I have?

[82355]

I have them. I still think the DIY4X ones are better.

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Why can't I like what I have?

[82355]

Why can't you come up with a valid reason?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

Because I don't think longer shackels are the correct way to lift a truck more than 4". How is it any different that the dorks in high school lifting there camaro with 8" long shackels? The point aside I feel more than 4" of lift is a waste on anything less than 40s. I like the fit and finish of mine, and the fact that I made the swap in 45 min with out fabrication of shackles. You are welcome to like what you want. I like mine, you can like yours. I am just pointing out there is more than one way to skin a cat.

[sn95.0]

I parked next to a red k10 friday and Saturday night that had a Moab sticker with some others and Jefferson county plates. Was is yours?

[Hillbilly]

Yep it was. Rusty pos with a Good drivetrain. You would be suprised what a change from the best rwhp spring in the secondaries of the truck avenger to the slowest spring will net in mpg. 9 to 15.

[82355]

TPI that *****.

Martin

[Kelvin]

im with martin

[Hillbilly]

Going to happen just not moving that fast, sorry.