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Old 02-22-2010, 09:19 PM
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Question Looking for a stronger rear end for my 97 Z71 in my sig
Tring to find what is the best upgrade here. I want to stay in a 6 lug, and stay in a 3.73:1 gear. Any suggestions here?
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Old 02-22-2010, 09:24 PM
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yea man. find a 14 bolt SF 6 lug out of a OBS 2500LD 4x4. a 2wd rear end is narrower by 3 inches. it could work with some 1.5 inch wheel spacers. thats what i have now.
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Really don't want to run any spacers, is this something that if I found out of a 4x4 version would directly bolt in?
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yea a 4x4 would be a direct bolt in. there a lil harder to find, but they can be had for under $400
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certain 88-98 1500 4x4's came with the 14 bolt 9.5" SF, that is what mine came out of
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Mine is a 8.5 10 bolt with 30 spline axles...the one I am after is a 14 bolt with 9.5 gear, and 33 spline axles from what I have seen.
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that is correct. you will also need a converstion U joint, but most NAPA stocks them
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Thinking of doing a denny's driveshaft with the swap as well so that wouldn't be an issue as I would go for both 1350's
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Any good places to look other than e bay that is online for one of these?
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