Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

munice · 09-14-2010, 10:02 PM

Hey All , well I finally finished my 3/4t 10 bolt rebuild now im starting the 14bolt, right off the bat, four of the axle shaft bolts wont let up.. One side came apart just fine, not a whole lot of force needed but the other side is being a bugger. I soaked them all in penetrant but to no avail. And I wasn't sure how I would go about heating them up if that would even work.

Other question I had: I'm in Southern Ontario right beside Port Huron michigan, where abouts would i be able to get a Detroit Locker? From my research, Ive gathered that for the 10.5" ring gears the locker just replaces the inside of the carrier. I looked on jegs, but they only had the one for 4.56 and up (mine is 4.11) I wasnt sure if its something that can be ordered through oreilly's or not? Or what other units work for the 14ff's? My truck isn't a serious offroader but it does get to play once in while

here's the finished 10 bolt and the 14

DBLSPRT68 · 09-16-2010, 12:16 AM

Hey, I haven't dug into my 14 bolt FF yet except an oil change. There is alot of info on the net about them. Here is the one I've used. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/14b_bible/ I would think you could heat those up, hit them with a chizel, vise grips......anything to get them off. Soak them with Kroil oil if you can find any. It's the best. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck!

Front axel looks fantastic!!!!!!!!!

puppy · 09-16-2010, 12:25 PM

The detroit locker fits either series carrier, just make sure you have the "open" carrier. It has 3 cross pins as opposed to the "limited slip" or "gov-lock" which has 4 cross pins or windows as they are sometimes referred to when viewed from the rear with the inspection cover off.

dropd80s · 09-17-2010, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by puppy

The detroit locker fits either series carrier, just make sure you have the "open" carrier. It has 3 cross pins as opposed to the "limited slip" or "gov-lock" which has 4 cross pins or windows as they are sometimes referred to when viewed from the rear with the inspection cover off.

You got that backwards. The open carrier has four pins, the gov-loc/limited slip has 3.

wyattglock · 09-18-2010, 01:46 PM

Another site that might help with your rebuild is www.diy4x.com, he is a straight shooter that has helped me with some question when I rebuilt the Dana 70HD in my truck.

puppy · 09-20-2010, 09:46 AM

oops

That is what I get for typing faster than I can think. You are correct, the detroit has 4 pins.

09-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#1
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? Hey All , well I finally finished my 3/4t 10 bolt rebuild now im starting the 14bolt, right off the bat, four of the axle shaft bolts wont let up.. One side came apart just fine, not a whole lot of force needed but the other side is being a bugger. I soaked them all in penetrant but to no avail. And I wasn't sure how I would go about heating them up if that would even work. Other question I had: I'm in Southern Ontario right beside Port Huron michigan, where abouts would i be able to get a Detroit Locker? From my research, Ive gathered that for the 10.5" ring gears the locker just replaces the inside of the carrier. I looked on jegs, but they only had the one for 4.56 and up (mine is 4.11) I wasnt sure if its something that can be ordered through oreilly's or not? Or what other units work for the 14ff's? My truck isn't a serious offroader but it does get to play once in while here's the finished 10 bolt and the 14

09-16-2010, 12:16 AM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? Hey, I haven't dug into my 14 bolt FF yet except an oil change. There is alot of info on the net about them. Here is the one I've used. http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/14b_bible/ I would think you could heat those up, hit them with a chizel, vise grips......anything to get them off. Soak them with Kroil oil if you can find any. It's the best. Sorry I couldn't help more. Good luck! Front axel looks fantastic!!!!!!!!! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD Last edited by DBLSPRT68; 09-16-2010 at 12:17 AM. Reason: forgot something

09-16-2010, 12:25 PM	#3
puppy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rives, TN Posts: 362	Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? The detroit locker fits either series carrier, just make sure you have the "open" carrier. It has 3 cross pins as opposed to the "limited slip" or "gov-lock" which has 4 cross pins or windows as they are sometimes referred to when viewed from the rear with the inspection cover off. __________________ '11 Z71 '88 V-30 Crew Cab '87 V-10 '69 Camaro SS '52 M38 '46 Rat Rod Word of the wise should be sufficient!

09-18-2010, 01:46 PM	#5
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 621	Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? Another site that might help with your rebuild is www.diy4x.com, he is a straight shooter that has helped me with some question when I rebuilt the Dana 70HD in my truck. Last edited by wyattglock; 09-18-2010 at 01:47 PM.

09-20-2010, 09:46 AM	#6
puppy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rives, TN Posts: 362	Re: Stuck Axle Bolts 14B FF /Locker Questions? oops That is what I get for typing faster than I can think. You are correct, the detroit has 4 pins. __________________ '11 Z71 '88 V-30 Crew Cab '87 V-10 '69 Camaro SS '52 M38 '46 Rat Rod Word of the wise should be sufficient!



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