14 bolt axle breakage - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

PTO DAVE · 09-06-2001, 06:16 PM

Hey I broke an axle on the 14 bolt, and it took the locker with it. Just kinda wondering if this has happened to anyone else. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

1BDYJ · 09-06-2001, 06:20 PM

A buddy of mine finally broke one too. After 8yrs of severe abuse (2wd mud truck,44 Boggers,454) Rear end had 5 yrs street use b4 went in mud truck..Pretty hard to do!

LOPPY · 09-06-2001, 06:47 PM

you're one of the few bro. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

SCRAPER · 09-06-2001, 06:57 PM

wow!!

TX4WHEELER · 09-06-2001, 07:13 PM

It's rare but it happens. Lake Rat exploded his 14 bolt too.

GRMhick · 09-06-2001, 08:54 PM

Congrats man, you broke a beast... YOu know your doing something right if you can break a 14.

High5 · 09-06-2001, 09:02 PM

how long had you been running it? where did it break?

IMUZ ME · 09-06-2001, 09:14 PM

Time to find a new hobby stupid.

PTO DAVE · 09-07-2001, 01:13 AM

Have been running it about 12years. Got tried of breaking my stock dana 60,16 spline ford thing. It broke about 6" in from where it bolts to drum. Got real good at replacing axles in 60 (about 10),(it had detroit also) was kinda shocked it took locker with it.(never happened with 60) It sounded like a gunshot when it broke. <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

High5 · 09-07-2001, 04:17 AM

if it's lasted through 12years of abuse you can't complain.

Shaker · 09-07-2001, 05:09 AM

<IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> Congrats you have now reached the ranks of the "Elite Carnage" ranks. I been trying for years haven't broke one yet..... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

skinny · 09-07-2001, 07:45 AM

<IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> fawk u must have been getn it

Boss · 09-07-2001, 08:00 AM

What were you doing when it broke? Suprised no one asked that yet.
Boss

welndmn · 09-07-2001, 09:56 AM

LOL, you kept buying more and more 16 spline 60's?

any hoo, was this a FF 14? or the SF?
how did it snap?

PTO DAVE · 09-07-2001, 10:03 AM

Second gear,Lo-range,hammer down. Got about halfway up about a 200ft,hillclimb. Axle broke ,truck stopped and I grabbed reverse like I always do,front end only worked and I was sideways on hill. Winched it straight,then to bottom. Pulled out broken axle,cleaned out pieces,put cap on,drive out on the other side. Truck wouldnt move,oops took the locker with it.Drove out on front with detroit, what a ride. (WHAT A DAY) <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

PTO DAVE · 09-07-2001, 10:15 AM

I was getting the 16 spline axles for $12 each at pick a part. Same lenghth on both sides,eazy to fix,carry spares,it was my fuse.When I went to get rid of 60,the right bearing cap was in two pieces. FF 14 Bolt is the way to go. Now I get to hear, CHEVY parts to make the FORD TOUGH. <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0">

brector · 09-07-2001, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by imuz me:
Time to find a new hobby stupid.

Nope - time to find an Eaton rear end <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Honkylips · 09-07-2001, 10:40 AM

Shoot, you can break anything if you're tryin hard enough. I know at least one of the snipers busted a rockwell axle.

I know what you mean about front wheel drive with a detroit too. I drove from Moab to Denver in front wheel drive, with a detroit, pulling my trailer behind the jeep, with no swaybar.

reddwarf · 09-07-2001, 01:00 PM

Dave you get all the luck, don't you?
Didn't you just break the front 60 R&P a couple months ago?

Sucks about the Detroit. The two things said to be indestructable in a light truck, and you broke em both at the same time <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

Brad Kilby · 09-09-2001, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by PTO DAVE:
Hey I broke an axle on the 14 bolt, and it took the locker with it. Just kinda wondering if this has happened to anyone else. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

With that stump pulling machine you have, I'm surprised you didn't break it earlier. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> How's Azuza these days? I haven't been there in awhile.

PTO DAVE · 09-10-2001, 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by Brad Kilby:
With that stump pulling machine you have, I'm surprised you didn't break it earlier. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> How's Azuza these days? I haven't been there in awhile.

Azusa is great right now,lots of mud. Should come on up and enjoy.

<IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0">

Imkunfused · 09-15-2001, 11:54 PM

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Originally posted by HonkyLips:
Shoot, you can break anything if you're tryin hard enough. I know at least one of the snipers busted a rockwell axle.

The guy broke the rockwell because it was a crappy joint, the axle shaft didnt break, but the joint took it out. Theres 2 different style joints, one shitty one good

09-06-2001, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
PTO DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2928 Location: Azusa Canyon, CA. Posts: 219	14 bolt axle breakage Hey I broke an axle on the 14 bolt, and it took the locker with it. Just kinda wondering if this has happened to anyone else. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> __________________ ----------------------------------- 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 bolt 4.88s,Detroits,40"Hawgs,rear P.T.O. winch,390c.i.,N.P.435,Dana 24 "Engage brain BEFORE engaging gears"

09-06-2001, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
1BDYJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3210 Location: Palm City, Fl. Posts: 539	A buddy of mine finally broke one too. After 8yrs of severe abuse (2wd mud truck,44 Boggers,454) Rear end had 5 yrs street use b4 went in mud truck..Pretty hard to do! __________________ Real Jeeps are built...not bought 89 YJ 454/th350/300/Rockwells/44"BOGGERS/4 link rear leaves front/full cage

09-06-2001, 06:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
LOPPY Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1108 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 4,201	you're one of the few bro. <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> __________________ Those who forge their swords into plows will plow for those who do not.

09-06-2001, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
TX4WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4068 Location: Florissant Colorado Posts: 207	It's rare but it happens. Lake Rat exploded his 14 bolt too. __________________ Robert Hutson (TX4Wheeler) 1978 Ford Bronco 460, C-6, D60 Front with ARB and 35 spline outers, D70 rear, disk brakes, welded diff,7" lift, 38.5X14.50 TSL/SX's, Warn 8274 winch, Hydro Assist steering

09-06-2001, 09:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
High5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1700 Location: TEXAS Posts: 4,308	how long had you been running it? where did it break? __________________ High5 IT'S 1TON O' FUN!

09-06-2001, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
SCRAPER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4077 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 502	wow!!

09-06-2001, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,203	Congrats man, you broke a beast... YOu know your doing something right if you can break a 14.

09-06-2001, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
IMUZ ME Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1101 Location: SACRAMENTO Posts: 1,711	Time to find a new hobby stupid. __________________ "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds!" Prove me WRONG!

09-07-2001, 01:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
PTO DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2928 Location: Azusa Canyon, CA. Posts: 219	Have been running it about 12years. Got tried of breaking my stock dana 60,16 spline ford thing. It broke about 6" in from where it bolts to drum. Got real good at replacing axles in 60 (about 10),(it had detroit also) was kinda shocked it took locker with it.(never happened with 60) It sounded like a gunshot when it broke. <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> __________________ ----------------------------------- 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 bolt 4.88s,Detroits,40"Hawgs,rear P.T.O. winch,390c.i.,N.P.435,Dana 24 "Engage brain BEFORE engaging gears"

09-07-2001, 04:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
High5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1700 Location: TEXAS Posts: 4,308	if it's lasted through 12years of abuse you can't complain. __________________ High5 IT'S 1TON O' FUN!

09-07-2001, 05:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Shaker Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3694 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Posts: 3,584	<IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> Congrats you have now reached the ranks of the "Elite Carnage" ranks. I been trying for years haven't broke one yet..... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Need Steering? www.shakerbuilt.com Too Many Projects not enough Time...

09-07-2001, 07:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
skinny Banned Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2681 Location: who knows... Posts: 618	<IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> fawk u must have been getn it

09-07-2001, 08:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1912 Location: Maryland Posts: 159	What were you doing when it broke? Suprised no one asked that yet. Boss __________________ 89' K5- 14bolt (Detroit) rear/Dana 60 front(ARB)(35spline outers)-4.56 gears)/ 203/205 Doubler/ Xover Steering with Ram assist / Custom Springs/ High Angle Shafts/ 39.5" TSLs on Modified Hummers/ Lotsa HomeBrew Stuff

09-07-2001, 09:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,434 Blog Entries: 3	LOL, you kept buying more and more 16 spline 60's? any hoo, was this a FF 14? or the SF? how did it snap? __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

09-07-2001, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
PTO DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2928 Location: Azusa Canyon, CA. Posts: 219	Second gear,Lo-range,hammer down. Got about halfway up about a 200ft,hillclimb. Axle broke ,truck stopped and I grabbed reverse like I always do,front end only worked and I was sideways on hill. Winched it straight,then to bottom. Pulled out broken axle,cleaned out pieces,put cap on,drive out on the other side. Truck wouldnt move,oops took the locker with it.Drove out on front with detroit, what a ride. (WHAT A DAY) <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0"> __________________ ----------------------------------- 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 bolt 4.88s,Detroits,40"Hawgs,rear P.T.O. winch,390c.i.,N.P.435,Dana 24 "Engage brain BEFORE engaging gears"

09-07-2001, 10:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
PTO DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2928 Location: Azusa Canyon, CA. Posts: 219	I was getting the 16 spline axles for $12 each at pick a part. Same lenghth on both sides,eazy to fix,carry spares,it was my fuse.When I went to get rid of 60,the right bearing cap was in two pieces. FF 14 Bolt is the way to go. Now I get to hear, CHEVY parts to make the FORD TOUGH. <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/bounce2.gif" border="0"> __________________ ----------------------------------- 1972 Ford F-250 4x4 Dana 60/14 bolt 4.88s,Detroits,40"Hawgs,rear P.T.O. winch,390c.i.,N.P.435,Dana 24 "Engage brain BEFORE engaging gears"

09-07-2001, 10:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Honkylips Rock God Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6136 Location: Yo' mama's house Posts: 1,041	Shoot, you can break anything if you're tryin hard enough. I know at least one of the snipers busted a rockwell axle. I know what you mean about front wheel drive with a detroit too. I drove from Moab to Denver in front wheel drive, with a detroit, pulling my trailer behind the jeep, with no swaybar. __________________ I like potatos

09-07-2001, 01:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
reddwarf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5306 Location: Melrose Fla Posts: 2,134	Dave you get all the luck, don't you? Didn't you just break the front 60 R&P a couple months ago? Sucks about the Detroit. The two things said to be indestructable in a light truck, and you broke em both at the same time <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> __________________ "I'm ridin like a felon" -- Doug

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