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12-21-2016, 08:52 PM
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14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
Ok so I have read a lot about the various widths of the 14 bolt FF but I haven't seen any indication about the suitability of them for use in, say, a 1971 K20. Between the 63.5" width and the 67" width. Is either more suitable or unusable when replacing an eaton HO52?
I am about to purchase a 14bff out of an '85 k20 that was a cab and chassis truck. It measures 63.5". I will be running stock rims with no intention of ever going bigger than 33". Last edited by NickontheHill; 12-21-2016 at 09:00 PM. Reason: more info |
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12-26-2016, 09:44 AM
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Re: 14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
Everything you ever wanted to know about 14bff....one of the best rear axles ever made and very very stout. I also got rid of my HO52.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ble/index.html
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12-26-2016, 10:12 AM
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Re: 14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
That sounds like the narrow dually rear end. Which would be too narrow for single wheel use in a srw truck.
You want a single wheel axle out of a C20/K20 or C30/K30. The 67" rear is the one to get to look the part under a srw truck. One out of a c20/k20 will need the spring perches changed and shock mounts moved. If out of a 1 ton, the spring perches are already set correctly.
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12-26-2016, 04:42 PM
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Re: 14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
Thanks guys. I have read the pirate 4x4 14 bolt bible. It never really addresses which of the widths is best suited for a 67-72. But that makes sense since it is not particular to a truck model.
To summarize this subject on my end, I did not buy that axle I initially was looking at. I instead bought a 14 bolt out of a 1990 1 ton. Sadly, this one is beyond the range of years where the perches are correctly positioned, so I will be moving those as well as the shock mounts. This axle I bought is the 67" width, has a limited slip and sports the big, 13" drum brakes . Thanks for the input blksuper4x4! |
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12-26-2016, 04:55 PM
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Re: 14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
I've read that the early 14Bs for a C&C DRW truck had the right spring perch width and with a hub swap would be very close to the right WMS as well. That would leave one shock mount to possibly be relocated.
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12-27-2016, 04:04 PM
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Re: 14 BFF WMS-WMS widths
Well a quick search using the box at the top header shows this thread for WMS to WMS of the HO52/72
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608446
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