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lukefalls · 05-12-2011, 10:55 PM

I'm confused. Axles?

The 3/4 ton frame may or may not be different than you 1/2 ton frame. I've see some GM 3/4 tons frames different than 1/2, but most are the same.

Price depends on the year. There are some more desirable axles. A 14 Bolt full floater is very desirable, and abundant. Unless you're running big tires or big horsepower, you really need the bigger 14 Bolt full floater. A 14 bolt semi floater is adequate.

A 3/4 ton front axle is just a 1/2 ton axle with bigger bearings, brakes, and 8 lug wheels. You'd be better off to find a Dana 44 (slightly bigger bearings and axles).

I have no idea what they'd be worth in your area. Just keep in mind that there are difference in axles.

05-12-2011, 10:55 PM	#15
lukefalls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 86	Re: 1971 chevy cheyenne 2wd 4wd conversion I'm confused. Axles? The 3/4 ton frame may or may not be different than you 1/2 ton frame. I've see some GM 3/4 tons frames different than 1/2, but most are the same. Price depends on the year. There are some more desirable axles. A 14 Bolt full floater is very desirable, and abundant. Unless you're running big tires or big horsepower, you really need the bigger 14 Bolt full floater. A 14 bolt semi floater is adequate. A 3/4 ton front axle is just a 1/2 ton axle with bigger bearings, brakes, and 8 lug wheels. You'd be better off to find a Dana 44 (slightly bigger bearings and axles). I have no idea what they'd be worth in your area. Just keep in mind that there are difference in axles.