9 1/2 rear axle

[racnredneck]

hey looking to upgrade the 8.5 ot of my suburban 4x4k1500... down the road I might be getting a good used 9 1/2 6lug axle assy. out of a heavy half ton. this way can keep my wheel until later date if I keep truck will got to 3/4 or 1 ton axles. but for now...... what is the strength of these axles, I have only had to rebuild one before,, done lots of the 8.5's.... any information would be cool thanks...

 

[michael hurd]

9.5 " 14 bolt 1/2 ton semi-floater rating = 5000 ft lbs of torque


10.5 14 bolt full floater 3/4 / 1 ton = 6242 ft lbs of torque

Sources:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/t...129-1003-gm-95-14-bolt-axle-gears-and-locker/

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/t...olt-basics-inside-the-ultimate-junkyard-axle/

 

[michael hurd]

More information on GM axles.

8.5" 3800 ft lbs of torque.

http://www.thedieselpage.com/reviews/randys.htm

 

[racnredneck]

well found a 1/2 tone 6 bolt 9.5 14 bolt complete axle with drums and springs in a u-pull it yard today, going to get with them after xmas, to haggle a price, what Is a complete drum to drum with springs going for used these days.. o average.

 

[michael hurd]

Price is very market dependent.

 

[Jorge6.5]

That's a good upgrade. I put one in my half ton pickup. For the rear with complete brakes no springs set me back a whole $150. Previous owner already put in ld2500 springs

 

[GordonCustoms]

I put the 6 lug 14 bolt axles in a 02 14 bolt that had 8 lug relocated the spring perches and shock mounts. that way I can have disc in the rear

 

[Jorge6.5]

I put the 6 lug 14 bolt axles in a 02 14 bolt that had 8 lug relocated the spring perches and shock mounts. that way I can have disc in the rear

There are few kits available to convert the 8 lug rear to disc. I bought the complete kit for $350