k10 10bolt question - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

cwend · 02-08-2005, 02:38 PM

i hope this hasnt been covered. i got a 10bolt front from a late 70s k10 blazer that i mistakenly thought was a d44 to swap into a jeep. unfortunately, i took it apart before i measured it. i think the wms should be 67.5 from what ive bben able to find. and the same carrier for the 3.07 in it will work for 4.56s? does that sound right? im trying to decide if i wanna go ahead with it or dump it and find a 44 instead. not many jeep guys seem to use 10bolts, so i was wanting to verify my info first. thanks.

thundr undrgrond · 02-08-2005, 05:25 PM

the wms on the 10 bolt is the same as the chevy 44, everything from the knuckles out is interchangeable, as for the carrier split, im not 100% on this, but i think its around 3.73. the carrier from the 3.07 should be different... as ai said, im not certain, i dont do much with the small rears

Chevyboy51 · 02-08-2005, 06:30 PM

belive it or not the carrier is the same from 2.73 to 5.57I have personally takin a 3.07 and put in 4.10s

4x4realm · 02-08-2005, 10:09 PM

That wouldn't be the right carrier for standard 4.56 gears but someone makes a thick 4.56 gears that would work.

K5KRAZIE · 02-08-2005, 11:52 PM

Go here....
http://www.ringpinion.com/content/te...lt.asp?pid=129

As far as 10b vs. 44 I would think you would have to narrow it no matter what so you may as well stick with what you got....

Chevyboy51 · 02-08-2005, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4realm

That wouldn't be the right carrier for standard 4.56 gears but someone makes a thick 4.56 gears that would work.

if you don't know don't answer there is only two carriers for a 8.5 10 bolt 2.56 and down and 2.73 and up if you don't belive me look here http://www.ringpinion.com/content/te...lt.asp?pid=129

cwend · 02-09-2005, 07:14 AM

i think i may end up staying with the 10bolt i have then. the shaft sizes are about the same as a 44. 28 vs 30 spline. i run 36s and will be putting a lockright in, but i dont wheel real hard. the benefit to cutting a 44 down 4" on the long side was to be able to use junkyard waggy shafts(they are 4" shorter than a chev) but i can always find a couple 10bolt shafts and have em cut for spares. its not that expensive i suppose. but then again, cant go lower than 5.13 with 10bolt.

CumminsZuk · 02-09-2005, 11:44 AM

i have a dana 44 for cheap i will sell you if you want it let me know

J94_4runner · 02-10-2005, 01:31 PM

I put a D44 upfront of my 4runner. I had custom chromoly shafts made for it b/c the "goose neck" defect of stock axle shafts scared me. I currently run 35" MTR's and wanna upgrade to a 36"-38" Super swamper tire. If you're using a 10 bolt in the rear, get a "FULL FLOAT" kit for it. some shop in MA makes them. $800.

Chevyboy51 · 02-10-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by J94_4runner

I put a D44 upfront of my 4runner. I had custom chromoly shafts made for it b/c the "goose neck" defect of stock axle shafts scared me. I currently run 35" MTR's and wanna upgrade to a 36"-38" Super swamper tire. If you're using a 10 bolt in the rear, get a "FULL FLOAT" kit for it. some shop in MA makes them. $800.

why would you put 800 in a 10 bolt you can get a 14 for like 100 bucks shave it and not lose too much clearnace

jackedupjimmy · 02-10-2005, 05:37 PM

hes taliking about a 10 bolt front

SmashedS10 · 02-10-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jackedupjimmy

hes taliking about a 10 bolt front

Um he said a REAR 10 bolt

rebelchevy02 · 02-10-2005, 07:58 PM

not to stir any shit, but wouldnt a 10 bolt front be technically full floating anyways? haha sorry just had to say it, so like above said, get a ff 14 bolt and disc it, i did mine, works great. alot cheaper and stronger then a ff 10 bolt, and i believe you can do 6 lug if that was an issue.

bggrnchvy · 02-10-2005, 09:08 PM

Think before you type. A 10 bolt is a semi floating axle, done.

6.2Blazer · 02-11-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bggrnchvy

Think before you type. A 10 bolt is a semi floating axle, done.

Sure, a rear 10-bolt is......but show me a semi-floating FRONT 10-bolt and I'll give you a cookie

jackedupjimmy · 02-11-2005, 10:10 AM

k10 10bolt front question

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i hope this hasnt been covered. i got a 10bolt front from a late 70s k10 blazer that i mistakenly thought was a d44 to swap into a jeep.

Um he said a REAR 10 bolt

bggrnchvy · 02-11-2005, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6.2Blazer

Sure, a rear 10-bolt is......but show me a semi-floating FRONT 10-bolt and I'll give you a cookie

I know that but he was clearly talking about rear axles, as he said don't put in a 10FF, just put in a 14FF.

SmashedS10 · 02-11-2005, 04:21 PM

Full-Floating or Semi-Floating the damn point is 10 bolts arent worth polishing a turd and are

02-08-2005, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
cwend Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21889 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 15	k10 10bolt front question i hope this hasnt been covered. i got a 10bolt front from a late 70s k10 blazer that i mistakenly thought was a d44 to swap into a jeep. unfortunately, i took it apart before i measured it. i think the wms should be 67.5 from what ive bben able to find. and the same carrier for the 3.07 in it will work for 4.56s? does that sound right? im trying to decide if i wanna go ahead with it or dump it and find a 44 instead. not many jeep guys seem to use 10bolts, so i was wanting to verify my info first. thanks. __________________ better to be dead and cool...than alive and uncool Last edited by cwend; 02-08-2005 at 05:55 PM.

02-08-2005, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
4x4realm Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4737 Location: redding, ca Posts: 405	That wouldn't be the right carrier for standard 4.56 gears but someone makes a thick 4.56 gears that would work. __________________ 1989 Chevy Blazer 350 V8

02-09-2005, 07:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
cwend Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21889 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 15	i think i may end up staying with the 10bolt i have then. the shaft sizes are about the same as a 44. 28 vs 30 spline. i run 36s and will be putting a lockright in, but i dont wheel real hard. the benefit to cutting a 44 down 4" on the long side was to be able to use junkyard waggy shafts(they are 4" shorter than a chev) but i can always find a couple 10bolt shafts and have em cut for spares. its not that expensive i suppose. but then again, cant go lower than 5.13 with 10bolt. __________________ better to be dead and cool...than alive and uncool

02-10-2005, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
jackedupjimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34327 Location: kentucky Posts: 227	10 Bolt hes taliking about a 10 bolt front __________________ 91 GMC jimmy rear SAS 9 in rear 5:13 spool, d44 hp front 5:13 locrite, 35' maxis buckshot, custom bumpers etc..... 04 gto DD

02-10-2005, 07:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
rebelchevy02 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31595 Location: State College, PA Posts: 325	not to stir any shit, but wouldnt a 10 bolt front be technically full floating anyways? haha sorry just had to say it, so like above said, get a ff 14 bolt and disc it, i did mine, works great. alot cheaper and stronger then a ff 10 bolt, and i believe you can do 6 lug if that was an issue. __________________ 97 Cherokee 2 door 5 speed 6 cylinder. 02 F250 PSD 265k detroit locker and go fast parts

02-08-2005, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
thundr undrgrond Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21461 Location: shamokin PA Posts: 507	the wms on the 10 bolt is the same as the chevy 44, everything from the knuckles out is interchangeable, as for the carrier split, im not 100% on this, but i think its around 3.73. the carrier from the 3.07 should be different... as ai said, im not certain, i dont do much with the small rears

02-08-2005, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chevyboy51 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37021 Location: Huntington Mills, PA Posts: 156	belive it or not the carrier is the same from 2.73 to 5.57I have personally takin a 3.07 and put in 4.10s

02-08-2005, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25796 Location: The garage....... Posts: 29	Go here.... http://www.ringpinion.com/content/te...lt.asp?pid=129 As far as 10b vs. 44 I would think you would have to narrow it no matter what so you may as well stick with what you got....

02-09-2005, 11:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
CumminsZuk Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38228 Posts: 178	i have a dana 44 for cheap i will sell you if you want it let me know

02-10-2005, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
J94_4runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42018 Posts: 50	I put a D44 upfront of my 4runner. I had custom chromoly shafts made for it b/c the "goose neck" defect of stock axle shafts scared me. I currently run 35" MTR's and wanna upgrade to a 36"-38" Super swamper tire. If you're using a 10 bolt in the rear, get a "FULL FLOAT" kit for it. some shop in MA makes them. $800.

02-10-2005, 09:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
bggrnchvy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41764 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,034	Think before you type. A 10 bolt is a semi floating axle, done. __________________ Tow Rig: 2006 Dodge 2500 610CTD/G56/NP271/AAM9.25/AAM11.5 Trail Rig: 1997 K1500 LQ9/4l80e/NP241/D60/14FF and some stuff in between No one is ever gone if they are always remembered. JasonPayneMemorial

02-11-2005, 10:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
jackedupjimmy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34327 Location: kentucky Posts: 227	No He Said Front Read The Title Of The Post k10 10bolt front question -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i hope this hasnt been covered. i got a 10bolt front from a late 70s k10 blazer that i mistakenly thought was a d44 to swap into a jeep. Um he said a REAR 10 bolt __________________ 91 GMC jimmy rear SAS 9 in rear 5:13 spool, d44 hp front 5:13 locrite, 35' maxis buckshot, custom bumpers etc..... 04 gto DD

02-11-2005, 04:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
SmashedS10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40636 Posts: 109	Full-Floating or Semi-Floating the damn point is 10 bolts arent worth polishing a turd and are

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