Started doing some research on the 14 bolt rear ends as I plan to replace the factory 10 bolt in the coming months. Ideally, I'd like to end up with a 6 lug 14 bolt with 3.73 gears, a Detroit locker and disc brakes. I still have a few questions:
-Would it be beneficial to find a factory G80 rear vs an open one or doesn't that matter since I plan on having the axle rebuilt and a locker installed ? I'm sure the price difference is minimal but a dollar is a dollar.
-Were there any years that 6 lug 14 bolts came with factory disc brakes? Maybe 99 and newer? If not, I can always convert them. I am aware that I'll need a disc/disc proportioning valve.
-Is a 14 bolt from a gmt800 or van a direct bolt in?
Thank you,
Eric
-Would it be beneficial to find a factory G80 rear vs an open one or doesn't that matter since I plan on having the axle rebuilt and a locker installed ? I'm sure the price difference is minimal but a dollar is a dollar.
-Were there any years that 6 lug 14 bolts came with factory disc brakes? Maybe 99 and newer? If not, I can always convert them. I am aware that I'll need a disc/disc proportioning valve.
-Is a 14 bolt from a gmt800 or van a direct bolt in?
Thank you,
Eric