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RicksTrucks · 03-09-2007, 10:11 PM

Not sure what it is

1969k10stepside · 03-09-2007, 10:13 PM

14 bolt,maybe semi or full floater.Popular among offroaders.Probably has gov-lock in it

JAKES 68GMC · 03-09-2007, 10:14 PM

Looks like a 14 bolt to me.

**kwmech** · 03-09-2007, 10:25 PM

upside down 14 bolt full float

**special-K** · 03-09-2007, 11:06 PM

tlob-41 a s`ti,eerga I

RicksTrucks · 03-09-2007, 11:17 PM

what were they originally on?

1969k10stepside · 03-09-2007, 11:18 PM

The 3/4 tons from the 73-????.They were in the 4x4s on the back,dont know about the 2wds

Crank · 03-09-2007, 11:22 PM

3/4 ton stuff... Its a Corp. 14 bolt from '73+, it's a full floater too. Very GOOD rearend if you ask me, popular to get parts for, cheap to buy, cuz they are everywhere, cheap to build... Gov locks suck if you plan on building it for a 4x4... Pop the diff cover and see what kinda gears she's got. Oh yea, the mounts will work on a half ton, like if you plan on replacing a 10 bolt or 12, that 14 bolt should bolt right into its spot...perches are the same width. You can disc brake them for pretty cheap too.
Brandon

RicksTrucks · 03-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Not that familiar with rear axle terminology. What is a full floater? When would you use it - would it be if the gear ratio is better than your 12 bolt? Is there a way to make the gov lock better?

I have one of these laying around and was just wondering what it could be used for or should I just sell it. Thanks

1969k10stepside · 03-10-2007, 12:17 AM

Full floaters are desirable because you can break a axle shaft and your wheel wont fall off,you can stilll drive home,assuming you have another axle turning the wheels.Thats why the offroaders want them.Gov-lock is junk,no way to improve IMO,replace it with a detroit locker or something similar.Semi Floaters are just junk,you break a axle and bye bye goes the wheel and tire.

03-09-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Identify this rear axle for me Not sure what it is Attached Images __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-09-2007, 10:13 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Identify this rear axle for me 14 bolt,maybe semi or full floater.Popular among offroaders.Probably has gov-lock in it

03-09-2007, 10:14 PM	#3
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Identify this rear axle for me Looks like a 14 bolt to me.

03-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,667	Re: Identify this rear axle for me upside down 14 bolt full float

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03-09-2007, 11:17 PM	#6
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Identify this rear axle for me what were they originally on? __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-09-2007, 11:18 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Identify this rear axle for me The 3/4 tons from the 73-????.They were in the 4x4s on the back,dont know about the 2wds Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-09-2007 at 11:19 PM.

03-09-2007, 11:22 PM	#8
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Identify this rear axle for me 3/4 ton stuff... Its a Corp. 14 bolt from '73+, it's a full floater too. Very GOOD rearend if you ask me, popular to get parts for, cheap to buy, cuz they are everywhere, cheap to build... Gov locks suck if you plan on building it for a 4x4... Pop the diff cover and see what kinda gears she's got. Oh yea, the mounts will work on a half ton, like if you plan on replacing a 10 bolt or 12, that 14 bolt should bolt right into its spot...perches are the same width. You can disc brake them for pretty cheap too. Brandon

03-10-2007, 12:11 AM	#9
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: Identify this rear axle for me Not that familiar with rear axle terminology. What is a full floater? When would you use it - would it be if the gear ratio is better than your 12 bolt? Is there a way to make the gov lock better? I have one of these laying around and was just wondering what it could be used for or should I just sell it. Thanks __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-10-2007, 12:17 AM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Identify this rear axle for me Full floaters are desirable because you can break a axle shaft and your wheel wont fall off,you can stilll drive home,assuming you have another axle turning the wheels.Thats why the offroaders want them.Gov-lock is junk,no way to improve IMO,replace it with a detroit locker or something similar.Semi Floaters are just junk,you break a axle and bye bye goes the wheel and tire. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-10-2007 at 12:18 AM.

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