*FOUND - 14B 9 1/2 SF*

[Caman96]

I think I’ve found the 14 bolt SF 6 lug I’ve been looking for. It’s from a 4x4, 180K and has gearing to match front - 3.42. This is from communication:

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He wants $300.00, so that’s good. Aside from looking for obvious leaks and things like loose yoke or play with axles. Any thoughts on other things to check. Yeah, I suppose I could spray down ring and pinion, paint them and look for good wear patterns, but if it’s not rusted inside or noticeable pitting, I might just grab it. What about sitting for 2 years? Should I expect some interior rust?

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[DamHoodlum]

Thats a score !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[b454rat]

Lol, local yard had at least 3 of this exact axle last time I was run there. I was looking for 4:10s

 

[Caman96]

Lol, local yard had at least 3 of this exact axle last time I was run there. I was looking for 4:10s

What are they getting for those?

 

[someotherguy]

Crazy if they actually had three 6 lug 9.5" with 3.42's. I hardly ever see them. Most I've seen are 3.73

Richard

 

[Caman96]

Crazy if they actually had three 6 lug 9.5" with 3.42's. I hardly ever see them. Most I've seen are 3.73

Richard

Never seen a 4.10 9 1/2 6 lug. So no one has any thoughts on original post??

 

[TreeGeared]

If it has been sitting and the vent is still in place it should be ok. Probably want to pull the rear cover for a fluid change anyhow. You can look at wear and corrosion at that time. As long as it is not pitted I would not worry about light surface rust. That oil stays covered on everything pretty well even sitting so may not see anything. At a minimum change the bearings out on the end of the axle tube. Check the amount of backlash in the gears. Should be pretty easy to do with it sitting as it is. If it is worn you will see a slight step on the faces of the pinion gear. Backlash limit is in service manual, don't have it on hand at the moment.

 

[Caman96]

Thanks, just looking for red flags like that. I had noticed vent appears to be in still.

 

[b454rat]

It’s been awhile since bought anything there, but I wanna say last axle I bought was $150-ish. It’s been a long time. Used to buy n sell axles, that place was one of my stops but don’t do it anymore.

 

[Caman96]

Used to buy n sell axles

Just the guy to respond to post then! So, cost aside, anything else to lookout for? Thx