Anybody welded a 14-bolt this way 14-bolt welding (http://www.coloradok5.com/welded14bolt.shtml) ??


Did it work?? Has it held up?? Would you recomend it??


If the 14-bolt spool or ARB doesn't come about soon, I may try this when I build my next set of axles. But don't want to do it if its a trashy idea.


NO, I do not want a Detroit.

If your cheap then…… hell yeah, its recommended:D


I melt the rest of my rig together why not the diffs
:question:

Here ya go.........http://www.coloradok5.com/welded14bolt.shtml

I would recommend that you weld it the way the ColoradoK5 mentions...the carriers for these things are ~$250 each compared to Dana's ~$50 each.... I welded just the spiders on mine and it has worked great so far....of course, it hasn't left the garage yet either:(

My friend Lara(aka Muddin) is the one who wrote the article. She has been running hers liek that now for over a month with no probs... She got the method from another friend of mine Rene (aka tRustyk5). Rene is a fabricator/welder by trade and he has been running his like this for a long time! Rene isn't up on here becuase he cant get his username to work, but try over at CK5 and I am sure he would answer any questions you have, he is a great guy!

Originally posted by bennett
Here ya go.........http://www.coloradok5.com/welded14bolt.shtml

hmm... funny.... thats the same artical I linked too :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Scout Dude
I would recommend that you weld it the way the ColoradoK5 mentions...the carriers for these things are ~$250 each compared to Dana's ~$50 each.... I welded just the spiders on mine and it has worked great so far....of course, it hasn't left the garage yet either:(



did you use the same method?? Looks OK, and saves the carrier, but will the shock load grenade the gears and make a mess over time..



I may just cruise over to CK5 and ask around...


I *really* want an ARB...... :(

I personally don't recommend it, I have driven vehicles with this kind of mod done and had handling issues, there is always some slop in the set and when you start a corner your turn in feels normal, then all of a sudden you need to tighten the turn to get around cause the welds have hit.
I welded mine directly to the case and left out the middle gear assembly. my thinking is if one weld lets go I still have one wheel drive in the back.
where the heck do you pay $250 for a 14 bolt carrier? I can get an entire axle out of the wreckers here for that, they come under almost every truck chev built over 1/2 ton.

Originally posted by mytzlflick
I personally don't recommend it, I have driven vehicles with this kind of mod done and had handling issues, there is always some slop in the set and when you start a corner your turn in feels normal, then all of a sudden you need to tighten the turn to get around cause the welds have hit.
I welded mine directly to the case and left out the middle gear assembly. my thinking is if one weld lets go I still have one wheel drive in the back.
where the heck do you pay $250 for a 14 bolt carrier? I can get an entire axle out of the wreckers here for that, they come under almost every truck chev built over 1/2 ton.

Well, I didn't leave a gap like they mentioned..I didn't want the shock load. So, I filled the gaps sp that my spiders don't move at all. And, yes you can get a carrier out of every wrecking yard..I realize that...but I happen to have 4.56's, so I would have to find this one particular carrier...I guess, it might be different if I went to deeper gears because they use the 4.10 and down case...either way, I will slap in a spool or mini spool sometime over the summer.

Originally posted by RustoleumWhite




did you use the same method?? Looks OK, and saves the carrier, but will the shock load grenade the gears and make a mess over time..



I may just cruise over to CK5 and ask around...


I *really* want an ARB...... :(

Your best bet is go to CK5 and PM Rene (aka tRustyk5) He has been running his like this for a while and it is his daily driver.... I guess alot of guy in his neck of the woods do it like this!

im running it like this---the handeling characteristics are better than a locker IMO, but why would anyone care----have had no problems.