What circumstances to swap 10 bolt to 14 in a 96 tahoe?

[Geo's66]

Guys, I'm turning our tahoe into a DD for me... Might end up doing an LS swap. Won't be mudding, nothing wrong with current axle, just wondering what drives these swaps? Thanks

 

[The Stig]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's just for better towing/durability. I would think you would be fine with just a 10-bolt if you're not towing a lot/heavy loads.

 

[98_k1500]

10 bolt can't take the shock loads at all. If you plan on stomping it to the floor on any kind of regular basis, do the swap.

 

[Ruger_556]

Totally unnecessary unless you're wheeling on 35's... 10 bolts get a lot of undeserved hate on here. Why fix something that isn't broke?

 

[TylerZ281500]

my 10 bolt was shot so i bought a 14 bolt with an open diff and wanted a gov loc but not the ty ones that came in these truck so i bought a trutrac since i used to be a supplier.

 

[The Stig]

Why fix something that isn't broke?

I agree worst comes to worst the 10-bolt goes out at some point down the road and then you just replace it with the 14.

 

[Geo's66]

Ok, I have time so what/where do it find the correct 14 bolt? I'd have the gears rebuilt since it's out, what/who's to buy? I'm also going to put at least 32" tires on with a 4-6" Rcx lift... Thanks, love the help here. The LS swap would have 400-450hp

 

[thz71]

Go to a junkyard and find a 6 lug semi float if you need help with the swap check my started threads i have a complete 14 bolt swap thread also youll need bigger tires than 32s with a 4 inch lift

 

[Geo's66]

Go to a junkyard and find a 6 lug semi float if you need help with the swap check my started threads i have a complete 14 bolt swap thread also youll need bigger tires than 32s with a 4 inch lift

Ok, so when I ask for this, is there a particular truck model/year im looking for? Again, waaaay new to me so thanks for the patience

 

[TylerZ281500]

anything 6 lug semifloat 14 bolt from 88-98. i have 33's that measure to 32s with my lift set at 4"
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