14 bolt question

**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

Originally Posted by vic_V8

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

Originally Posted by vic_V8

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

Originally Posted by GreaseDog

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