Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

Hey All , well I finally finished my 3/4t 10 bolt rebuild now im starting the 14bolt, right off the bat, four of the axle shaft bolts wont let up.. One side came apart just fine, not a whole lot of force needed but the other side is being a bugger. I soaked them all in penetrant but to no avail. And I wasn't sure how I would go about heating them up if that would even work.

Other question I had: I'm in Southern Ontario right beside Port Huron michigan, where abouts would i be able to get a Detroit Locker? From my research, Ive gathered that for the 10.5" ring gears the locker just replaces the inside of the carrier. I looked on jegs, but they only had the one for 4.56 and up (mine is 4.11) I wasnt sure if its something that can be ordered through oreilly's or not? Or what other units work for the 14ff's? My truck isn't a serious offroader but it does get to play once in while ;)

here's the finished 10 bolt and the 14
http://i654.photobucket.com/albums/u...og/axle011.jpg

Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

Hey, I haven't dug into my 14 bolt FF yet except an oil change. There is alot of info on the net about them. Here is the one I've used. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/14b_bible/ I would think you could heat those up, hit them with a chizel, vise grips......anything to get them off. Soak them with Kroil oil if you can find any. It's the best. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck! :chevy: Front axel looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

The detroit locker fits either series carrier, just make sure you have the "open" carrier. It has 3 cross pins as opposed to the "limited slip" or "gov-lock" which has 4 cross pins or windows as they are sometimes referred to when viewed from the rear with the inspection cover off.

Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

You got that backwards. The open carrier has four pins, the gov-loc/limited slip has 3.
http://bronco.tophersworld.com/images/14b_locker.jpg

Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

Another site that might help with your rebuild is www.diy4x.com, he is a straight shooter that has helped me with some question when I rebuilt the Dana 70HD in my truck.

Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions?
 

oops:exit:

That is what I get for typing faster than I can think. You are correct, the detroit has 4 pins.