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1969k10stepside · 01-01-2008, 01:02 PM

I'd keep the Eaton..They are tough as nails (Tougher than the 14 bolt)..A 14 bolt is cheap and easy to get parts for but I'd stay with the Eaton unless it breaks (Doubt it will) and is cheaper to replace with a 14 bolt with a good locker.I'd look for a No Spin for it and call it done.I *think* you can use 14 bolt axle shafts,and other stuff in them too,so if you are looking to get stronger custom axle shafts,etc you could get some for a 14 bolt (If you can't for the Eaton) and use them in the Eaton.Maybe I just dreamed it but thought I read that somewhere..You get more ground clearance with the Eaton too.

01-01-2008, 01:02 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Eaton vs. 14 Bolt vs. Dana 60 I'd keep the Eaton..They are tough as nails (Tougher than the 14 bolt)..A 14 bolt is cheap and easy to get parts for but I'd stay with the Eaton unless it breaks (Doubt it will) and is cheaper to replace with a 14 bolt with a good locker.I'd look for a No Spin for it and call it done.I think you can use 14 bolt axle shafts,and other stuff in them too,so if you are looking to get stronger custom axle shafts,etc you could get some for a 14 bolt (If you can't for the Eaton) and use them in the Eaton.Maybe I just dreamed it but thought I read that somewhere..You get more ground clearance with the Eaton too. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-02-2008 at 08:27 AM.