rear axle swap?? - Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum
WEBJan 26, 2009 · there are more options than that. 11.5 & 10.5 ring gear, full floating or semi floating rear axles, and 4:10 or 3:73, or Ally or 6 Speed. if you ever need this info, you have to get a full build sheet, and look at the rear end specs. i …
why do the 2500hd axle swap on suburban during dmax swap?
WEBAug 7, 2013 · The stock gasser rear is a 10.5" ring gear in a semi-floating (C-clip) housing. The stock diesel rear is a 11.5" ring gear in a full-floating housing. The 11.5" rear is rated to handle more torque, but, IIRC, TheTDIGuy has built quite a few with the 10.5" rear.
rear swap info needed | Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Forum
WEBSep 18, 2024 · I am swapping my 3:42 gears w/G80 to 4:10's . I have the front rear and was going to gut my back rear and just build with a Yukon posi and richmond or Yukon gears and a full re build kit. Then i read about a semi …
14 bolt semi float axle swap - GM Truck Club Forum
WEBMar 15, 2009 · I was planning on regearing front and rear diffs with 3.73 gears to compensate for the larger tires and loss of power. But then it occured to me it would be a easier and a better choice to swap in a 14 bolt semi floating rear axle out of a mid 90's light duty 2500 pick up.
14bolt gear setup questions - GMC Truck Forum
WEBJan 1, 2005 · I have been doing quite a bit of research on a gear swap for the 14 bolt ff without much luck. I understand how to set backlash, but its pinion depth and pinion bearing preload that i just cannot grasp. I really don't know all the parts or how they fit together of the pinion assembly on these axles.
GMC or Chevy 14-Bolt Rear Axle Identification Guide - Lugnut4x4
WEB14-Bolt Axles as Upgrades to a 10-Bolt Axle. Semi-float 14-bolt axles are not quite as rugged as full-float 14 bolt axles. Compared to the 14-bolt full-float axle, the 14 bolt semi-float has a smaller ring gear (9.5″), and the axle shaft can not be removed without also removing the wheels.
Something to keep in mind about 14 SF axles! | GMC ... - GMC Truck Forum
WEBDec 24, 2004 · read up on DEs axle guide some. 14 bolts have a larger ring gear (10.5" compared to 8.5) so pinion is also stronger, and all the teeth are stronger...less likely to blow that. Axle shafts are also larger, along with axle tubes (3.5" compared to 3"). Pretty much anything that can be bigger, is.
Rear end swap questions - GM Truck Club Forum
WEBJan 23, 2019 · Changing the carrier and ring gear swap over is so much easier. You will be struggling doing a complete axle swap. What happens if the differential pinion yoke doesn't match the driveshaft u-joint???
2004 GMC 2500 Step-By-Step Axle Gear Swap - Diesel Tech - MotorTrend
WEBAug 18, 2015 · The solution is to change the front gear ratios and rear differentials to compensate for the larger tires. The '04 GMC 2500 Duramax truck in this step-by-step article is owned by Troy Sakota...
Rear 10 Bolt Or 12 Bolt To 14 Bolt Swap – Tips and Advice
WEBJan 22, 2020 · In this article we’ll share some info about swapping out your 10 bolt rear axle or 12 bolt rear axle (aka GM 8.5″ or 8.875″ axle) for a 14 bolt, talk about the pros and cons, and share some helpful resources.