1 ton swap

[mikey1994]

I have a 1995 1/2 ton Chevy with a 6 inch Rcx lift. I'm looking at a 1 ton front differential and rear swap but not sure if the 1 ton front differential will fit with the lift kit. Does anybody know if it will work or not?

 

[94Sierra4x4]

From what I remember they are shaped differently, or atleast have differently orientated mounting ears. There was a write up/thread about a 1/2 to 3/4 ton front diff swap and it was a lot of work and a lot of trial error.. Just going by memory which is really not a strong point for me. Lol.

 

[mikey1994]

Do you know if I could leave the 1/2 ton front differential and run a 14 bolt rear?

 

[RichLo]

Do you know if I could leave the 1/2 ton front differential and run a 14 bolt rear?

Thats the only way your going to be able to go, the 8.5 and 9.25 front diffs are not interchangeable. I'm going to be doing this 14-bolt swap on my plow truck this summer.

 

[thz71]

Do you know if I could leave the 1/2 ton front differential and run a 14 bolt rear?

Yes sir you can

 

[98_k1500]

Its not possible to make it work properly. If your 14b is 8 lug you will be stuck with 8 lugs on the back and 6 on the front. Wheel adapters are your only option. I did extensive research on the subject before i did this. I wanted the bigger diffs and this is what i came up with. http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...Bed&highlight=1998+k2500+single+cab+short+bed

 

[98_k1500]

Its not possible to make it work properly. If your 14b is 8 lug you will be stuck with 8 lugs on the back and 6 on the front. Wheel adapters are your only option. I did extensive research on the subject before i did this. I wanted the bigger diffs and this is what i came up with. http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...Bed&highlight=1998+k2500+single+cab+short+bed

 

[98_k1500]

Not sure why that posted twice.

 

[jlcms2007]

454 SS trucks came factory with 14 bolt so you should be able to get it in there some kind of way


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[jlcms2007]

There are some light duty 2500 trucks out there with 6 lug front and rear. Whatever that's worth possibly a 14 bolt


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