14bolt free floater and D60??? or not? I dontknow how to tell

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by DURRTY

The duramax is has IFS so does it really matter as much? I haven't owned a 1ton chev with IFS but i have owned 1/2tons that were really bad about wearing out and breaking steering parts. Much more than any solid axle truck I have run.

Does the ring gear really matter that much if its not the weak link? The CV joints and half shafts would go before the ring and pinion wouldn't it?

We were talking about the rear ends of the later model Chevies.

Dodge uses a 14B in the front of theirs...

[DURRTY]

DOH


I knew that all along .........


UMM just checking if you knew.. LOL(J/k)

[earl87gta]

the new dodge front is a good axle you can pick one up for around 600 but after you pay 2k for the lock out hub convertion for it you would be better off to get a built d60.

[earl87gta]

On a side note I did have to replace the hole front end on My D-max one time already and its a 2005.

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by earl87gta

the new dodge front is a good axle you can pick one up for around 600 but after you pay 2k for the lock out hub convertion for it you would be better off to get a built d60.

Why bother with the lock out hubs? They use a 37 spline axle shaft and HUGE unit bearing. It's stronger than a 60 any day.


I have 35 spline chromo axles in my 60... just trying to get a bit of strength that comes from the factory in an AAM.

[earl87gta]

true I guess as long as the TC is in 2wd it wouldnt matter any way. Im running spicer 35 stubs in mine. Im cheap.

[67maniac]

i might have the wrong knowledge but doesnt the ff have 6 or 8 bolts holding the pinion on to the housing?

[earl87gta]

I think the eaton rear is that way but not a 14b or d60