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98chevy1
03-14-2011, 06:51 PM
i may have came across a 14 bolt 9.5 SF axle 6lug if it has 4.10 i'll be buying it. my question is will it bolt up in place of the 10bolt?
vic_V8
03-14-2011, 07:18 PM
what did it come out of?
98chevy1
03-14-2011, 07:55 PM
didn't ask. is that what will make the difference and what should i look for?
vic_V8
03-14-2011, 08:29 PM
you'd have to look for the six lug 14SF from a 87 or older truck (not sure if they exist) or a 6 lug 14sf from a 88-98 and move/re-weld the spring perches.
Your41Plague12
03-15-2011, 06:54 PM
you'd have to look for the six lug 14SF from a 87 or older truck (not sure if they exist) or a 6 lug 14sf from a 88-98 and move/re-weld the spring perches.

They didn't exist until the 88-98 body style. All 6-lug trucks from 73-87 were either 12 bolts or 10 bolts. The second part of what you said is what he'll have to do.
98chevy1
03-15-2011, 07:52 PM
will the spring perches have to be relocated even for the 88'+ 10 bolts?
vic_V8
03-15-2011, 08:46 PM
yes....think about it
98chevy1
03-16-2011, 04:29 PM
lol
GreaseDog
03-16-2011, 05:35 PM
you'd have to look for the six lug 14SF from a 87 or older truck (not sure if they exist) or a 6 lug 14sf from a 88-98 and move/re-weld the spring perches.

they didn't exist, and be careful which one you find out of an 88-98, the more common 2wd rear is 3" narrower, and too narrow for your truck.
98chevy1
03-17-2011, 07:19 PM
they didn't exist, and be careful which one you find out of an 88-98, the more common 2wd rear is 3" narrower, and too narrow for your truck.
wow really. thats good to know, thanks. sounding like a hassle any way. i think i'm gonna stick with the 10 bolt, didn't have an issue it one in the other sb i had