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elks · 02-23-2011, 07:38 PM

I have a good line on the following from someone I know and mostly trust(trust him more than people I do not know) I have him at just under $1500 for the following:

Kingpin chevy front 60-professionally assembled. 5.38:1 yukon gears, highsteer, 1 ton tie rod, disk brakes, detroit locker
Corp. 14 bolt rear - professionally assembled. 5.38:1 yukon gears, drum brakes, detroit locker
all stock chevy brackets intact.

I am not sure what to match with in the rear end? I am seeing several dana 70s rear around a couple dana 60 rears and 14 bolt as my options. Which should I go for as a rear end?

Also since it is a 5.38 front will i have to change out my carrier?

Thanks all.

85burb · 02-23-2011, 08:59 PM

What exactly are you asking? If it comes with a 14 bolt rear why not use that. It is better then a dana 60 rear..

1984sgmc · 02-23-2011, 09:05 PM

local cl
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2230185826.html

LANDC · 02-23-2011, 09:06 PM

Pay him NOW! You yankees have some sweet deals down there.

1malo68 · 02-24-2011, 05:54 AM

The 14 bolt is definitely an awsome rear end. Look at any serious Rock Crawler and out of 1000 you'll probably find 995 14 bolts. They're indestructable.

elks · 02-24-2011, 09:49 AM

Sorry all I did not realize that it posted the set. The rear has sold. he wanted 2500 for set and is now asking 1500 for front. I am thinking about offering him 1200 and going from there... I have a line on a 14 bolt rear for $100 complete. Just need to research a bit more and make sure it is the right one.

modblacksmith · 02-24-2011, 05:27 PM

I've ran the 14bolt in five of my trucks in the past and never had a single problem with any of them. The one thats under my 72 has been there for almost thirty years, the last 20 with a Detroit locker and its just starting to need a rebuild. Just my two cents, hope it helps.

Also to answer your question, if you find a 4.10 or 4.56 housing you can put the 5.38's in it. I believe they wont fit in the 3.73 highway geared housings but I could be wrong.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 02-25-2011, 12:12 AM

Yea there are an awesome the 14bolts that's for sure! It just depends on how much money that you want to spend. That is not a horrible price but I have seen better lol.

02-23-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Should I buy? What to match? I have a good line on the following from someone I know and mostly trust(trust him more than people I do not know) I have him at just under $1500 for the following: Kingpin chevy front 60-professionally assembled. 5.38:1 yukon gears, highsteer, 1 ton tie rod, disk brakes, detroit locker Corp. 14 bolt rear - professionally assembled. 5.38:1 yukon gears, drum brakes, detroit locker all stock chevy brackets intact. I am not sure what to match with in the rear end? I am seeing several dana 70s rear around a couple dana 60 rears and 14 bolt as my options. Which should I go for as a rear end? Also since it is a 5.38 front will i have to change out my carrier? Thanks all. __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

02-23-2011, 08:59 PM	#2
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: Should I buy? What to match? What exactly are you asking? If it comes with a 14 bolt rear why not use that. It is better then a dana 60 rear.. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

02-23-2011, 09:05 PM	#3
1984sgmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kenosha wisconsin Posts: 16	Re: Should I buy? What to match? local cl http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2230185826.html

02-23-2011, 09:06 PM	#4
LANDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 93	Re: Should I buy? What to match? Pay him NOW! You yankees have some sweet deals down there. __________________ Custom Vehicle, Custom Problems. Last edited by LANDC; 02-23-2011 at 09:08 PM.

02-24-2011, 05:54 AM	#5
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: Should I buy? What to match? The 14 bolt is definitely an awsome rear end. Look at any serious Rock Crawler and out of 1000 you'll probably find 995 14 bolts. They're indestructable. __________________ 1968 K10/30 *Frame Off Project "Overkill"* My 5 year, $30,000.00 toy

02-24-2011, 09:49 AM	#6
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Re: Should I buy? What to match? Sorry all I did not realize that it posted the set. The rear has sold. he wanted 2500 for set and is now asking 1500 for front. I am thinking about offering him 1200 and going from there... I have a line on a 14 bolt rear for $100 complete. Just need to research a bit more and make sure it is the right one. __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

02-24-2011, 05:27 PM	#7
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: Should I buy? What to match? I've ran the 14bolt in five of my trucks in the past and never had a single problem with any of them. The one thats under my 72 has been there for almost thirty years, the last 20 with a Detroit locker and its just starting to need a rebuild. Just my two cents, hope it helps. Also to answer your question, if you find a 4.10 or 4.56 housing you can put the 5.38's in it. I believe they wont fit in the 3.73 highway geared housings but I could be wrong. __________________ Professional hot glue and pop cycle stick engineer. 72 K/20 soon to be C/10, 454, Th400, 9” rear. 01 GMC 2500HD 8.1, Allison, daily/towpig gas guzzler. 78 Bahner 19’ jet boat, 460 Furd turd. Last edited by modblacksmith; 02-24-2011 at 05:32 PM.

02-25-2011, 12:12 AM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Should I buy? What to match? Yea there are an awesome the 14bolts that's for sure! It just depends on how much money that you want to spend. That is not a horrible price but I have seen better lol. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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