Diptenkrom
Newbie
I have a 97 K1500 Suburban with the factory 10bolt and G80 locker. I was thinking of upgrading to a TrueTrac, but instead changed gears to getting a 14 bolt and building that up to put in. This is not a daily driver, but more of a utilitarian hauler, that i can use for whatever i have going on. I thought i knew what i was doing after a little reading then i ran across another thread where someone asked the question for a pickup and it was mentioned that Truck/SUV are different...
I was looking for a 14 bolt Semi-float, with 6 lug axles, and my understanding was that i needed the spring plates from the donor vehicle, and then i will have to adapt the driveshaft/change yoke/etc. I figure i will have to mess with brake lines and handbrake and plan on putting all new brake hardware and bearings/seals in the axle before installation as well. Is there anything i am missing? Are the Truck vs SUV axles different widths? i had found an axle close to me for $300 but if it is not usable as it is from a truck, not a Burb/Tahoe, then that will do me no good.
Any advice or info is appreciated. This forum has helped me do a few projects on this thing already, and i am very grateful for the knowledgebase that is here.
headwork/cam/rockers (done), 0411 ECU swap (parts assembled), trans shift kit with upgraded servos and trans cooler (parts assembled), rear end to come for longevity and support of towing with previous / future mods.
I was looking for a 14 bolt Semi-float, with 6 lug axles, and my understanding was that i needed the spring plates from the donor vehicle, and then i will have to adapt the driveshaft/change yoke/etc. I figure i will have to mess with brake lines and handbrake and plan on putting all new brake hardware and bearings/seals in the axle before installation as well. Is there anything i am missing? Are the Truck vs SUV axles different widths? i had found an axle close to me for $300 but if it is not usable as it is from a truck, not a Burb/Tahoe, then that will do me no good.
Any advice or info is appreciated. This forum has helped me do a few projects on this thing already, and i am very grateful for the knowledgebase that is here.
headwork/cam/rockers (done), 0411 ECU swap (parts assembled), trans shift kit with upgraded servos and trans cooler (parts assembled), rear end to come for longevity and support of towing with previous / future mods.