[k5muddbuggy]

Just finished up my one ton axle swap on my 1990 k5 Dana 60F with a Dana 70 rear. New 39.5x18x15 boggers but the axles are geared 3.55. And my funds are low after everything else I've bought for this swap. Will I be able to do some mild wheeling while I save up for 5.13s and lockers? Strong running 350tbi,turbo 350 and a np208.

 

[flatlander757]

Just finished up my one ton axle swap on my 1990 k5 Dana 60F with a Dana 70 rear. New 39.5x18x15 boggers but the axles are geared 3.55. And my funds are low after everything else I've bought for this swap. Will I be able to do some mild wheeling while I save up for 5.13s and lockers? Strong running 350tbi,turbo 350 and a np208.

Anything is possible, but it will suck, and it will put a larger strain on your tranny(and driveshafts) in comparison to being properly geared. Know that and figure out if you want to risk it. Probably not a big deal for a few light wheeling trips... but I know how long "temporary" solutions usually last:laughing:

 

[k5muddbuggy]

Yea it's gonna be a temp thing not much into being the guy being weak or broke all the time in my club ya know. Just my funds are a little low after everything just was wondering if I could get by with it for a trip or two untill the funds for upgraded gears and lockers ya know

 

[b454rat]

It won't be great, but use 4 low, the 208s have a lower geared low range which will help some. Or swap in a big block.

 

[Underkill]

Definately you can still wheel, you'll just be limited to how aggressive you want to get. As stated there will be a strain on your driveline but just take it easy and don't go overboard.
It will be a nice comparison when you do finally install you're new gears.

 

[k5muddbuggy]

Thanks for the advice guys might start a build thread before long