25 Oct 07, 10:05 pm
I am about to tear into my front axle to see what I broke on my 1987 1/2 ton. It's probably the hub and the stub shaft. I know the stock 10 bolts aren't going to hold up to much wheeling. I need gears and traction aids in both front and rear and I should upgrade the axles to cromo to prevent future breaks.
I have a Dana 60 and a 14 bolt full float that I could install instead of repairing and upgrading the 10 bolts. The only problem is: I have a lot of money tied up into the wheels and tires that are 6 on 5.5". Has anyone converted Dana 60's and 14 BFF to 6 on 5.5"? Is it affordable or should I just plan on buying 8 on 6.5" wheels? My 6 on 5.5" wheels are 18" so they'll clear the Dana 60's with no problems.
I have a Dana 60 and a 14 bolt full float that I could install instead of repairing and upgrading the 10 bolts. The only problem is: I have a lot of money tied up into the wheels and tires that are 6 on 5.5". Has anyone converted Dana 60's and 14 BFF to 6 on 5.5"? Is it affordable or should I just plan on buying 8 on 6.5" wheels? My 6 on 5.5" wheels are 18" so they'll clear the Dana 60's with no problems.
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