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1969k10stepside · 08-19-2007, 06:37 PM

I am planning on stepping up to 3/4 ton status in the k5 now before I break the 12 bolt (And adding a 60 up front later).I have 2 rear axles to choose from.One is a 14 bolt FF with Posi and the other being a good ol' Eaton Ho52 from a 72 3/4 ton.The 14 bolt is from a 1 ton so no moving the spring perches required,only moving the shock mounts.The eaton wont have to have the shock mounts moved but is from a 2wd.It does have leaf springs though so will the existing spring perches in the stock location work with my k5 or will they have to be moved?Is there a plus to using the 14 bolt other than parts availability? As for the front,what will I plan to spend to convert the 44 front to 8 lug?

08-19-2007, 06:37 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Eaton VS 14 Bolt-Which to use? I am planning on stepping up to 3/4 ton status in the k5 now before I break the 12 bolt (And adding a 60 up front later).I have 2 rear axles to choose from.One is a 14 bolt FF with Posi and the other being a good ol' Eaton Ho52 from a 72 3/4 ton.The 14 bolt is from a 1 ton so no moving the spring perches required,only moving the shock mounts.The eaton wont have to have the shock mounts moved but is from a 2wd.It does have leaf springs though so will the existing spring perches in the stock location work with my k5 or will they have to be moved?Is there a plus to using the 14 bolt other than parts availability? As for the front,what will I plan to spend to convert the 44 front to 8 lug? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 08-19-2007 at 06:37 PM.



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