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bodazpa · 05-18-2010, 09:04 AM

Hey yall, I don't know how may of yall remember me, but I used to be on here quite a lot a bunch of years ago. I need some info on my next build and figured this would be a good place to start.
Well here it goes. I'm fix'n to start a 86 short bed 1\2 ton to 3\4 ton build up and i wanna get any and all info i can get on what 3\4 ton axles to use. I plan on put'n 35's on it with at least 6" of lift and I plan on run'n 4:11's.
John

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-22-2010, 12:11 AM

Hey John, I remember your orange swb 4x4 from years ago. I recommend finding some Dana 44 3/4 ton axles. They are a little stronger, but not by much, than the corporate 10 bolts found in 1981-1987. Really you will be fine with 1/2 ton axles unless you really want 3/4 ton. The dana 44 1/2's are the same as dana 44 3/4's. Same with the 10 bolts. You really aren't upgrading that much unless you go with a Dana 60, but atleast with 3/4 ton you will get a 14 bolt rear. Good luck with the new project. Trevor

**yote1234** · 05-22-2010, 12:36 AM

welcome back!!!!!!!!!

bodazpa · 05-22-2010, 08:03 AM

thanks.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-22-2010, 08:34 AM

Welcome back from me also! What do you plan to do with the truck?

bodazpa · 05-22-2010, 08:38 AM

howdy yukon< long time no talk.
I was originally gonna put 38's under it, but i've since changed my mind. I thing im just gonna put 6" springs w\35's, but i want a good farm\cruiser. I want a higher gear like 4:11.

msgross · 05-22-2010, 08:38 AM

John welcome back, not sure how long you've been gone but it's always great to see a 4WD guy.... I'm near Lebanon, PA. I do have a good junkyard that sells parts for a set price (and cheap!). It's out near Cabella's and a few of us are heading out there next Saturday. Let me know if that's in your area and i'll give you the website. A few years ago I pulled a 12-bolt 3.73 posi from there for $35 (plus $10 for the torch job).

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bodazpa · 05-22-2010, 08:45 AM

ok, sorry about that. i wasn't really ask'n for parts, just for some info.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-22-2010, 05:04 PM

I threw my 35"s on my K5 for a while and it has 4.10 gears and I really liked that combo - nice rpm's on the highway.

05-18-2010, 09:04 AM	#1
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	been gone but now i'm back Hey yall, I don't know how may of yall remember me, but I used to be on here quite a lot a bunch of years ago. I need some info on my next build and figured this would be a good place to start. Well here it goes. I'm fix'n to start a 86 short bed 1\2 ton to 3\4 ton build up and i wanna get any and all info i can get on what 3\4 ton axles to use. I plan on put'n 35's on it with at least 6" of lift and I plan on run'n 4:11's. John __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom" Last edited by msgross; 05-22-2010 at 08:37 AM. Reason: removed the WTB

05-22-2010, 12:11 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: been gone but now i'm back Hey John, I remember your orange swb 4x4 from years ago. I recommend finding some Dana 44 3/4 ton axles. They are a little stronger, but not by much, than the corporate 10 bolts found in 1981-1987. Really you will be fine with 1/2 ton axles unless you really want 3/4 ton. The dana 44 1/2's are the same as dana 44 3/4's. Same with the 10 bolts. You really aren't upgrading that much unless you go with a Dana 60, but atleast with 3/4 ton you will get a 14 bolt rear. Good luck with the new project. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-22-2010, 12:36 AM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: been gone but now i'm back welcome back!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

05-22-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	Re: been gone but now i'm back thanks. __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

05-22-2010, 08:34 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: been gone but now i'm back Welcome back from me also! What do you plan to do with the truck? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-22-2010, 08:38 AM	#6
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	Re: been gone but now i'm back howdy yukon< long time no talk. I was originally gonna put 38's under it, but i've since changed my mind. I thing im just gonna put 6" springs w\35's, but i want a good farm\cruiser. I want a higher gear like 4:11. __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

05-22-2010, 08:38 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: been gone but now i'm back John welcome back, not sure how long you've been gone but it's always great to see a 4WD guy.... I'm near Lebanon, PA. I do have a good junkyard that sells parts for a set price (and cheap!). It's out near Cabella's and a few of us are heading out there next Saturday. Let me know if that's in your area and i'll give you the website. A few years ago I pulled a 12-bolt 3.73 posi from there for $35 (plus $10 for the torch job). BTW, you need to subscribe to ask for parts now, in 2005 they changed a few rules... here is our canned message on the process.. Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-22-2010 at 08:45 AM.

05-22-2010, 08:45 AM	#8
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	Re: been gone but now i'm back ok, sorry about that. i wasn't really ask'n for parts, just for some info. __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

05-22-2010, 05:04 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: been gone but now i'm back I threw my 35"s on my K5 for a while and it has 4.10 gears and I really liked that combo - nice rpm's on the highway. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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