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Originally Posted by Mike C
A semi-float 14 bolt from a later truck can have gears as low as 3.23 if memory serves. It's GVWR is the same as the Dana 60 at 5500# which is higher than the Eaton in your truck which is 5200#.
This swap is fairly easy depending on your skill set. You have to be able to weld on new perches and a panhard bar mount.
I have this rear in my Jimmy from an '86 Suburban which had factory 4.10 gears. We put another in my kids Jimmy project from an '84 Suburban with 3.73 gears.
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Thanks Mike C.,
So it sounds like I need to replace the whole rear end assembly, and you guys are recommending a "semi-float 14 bolt" or a "Dana 60" .
This leads to more questions:
- Are there two versions of each of these, for coil springs and leaf springs?
- What vehicles and years will have one of these rear ends?
- Is there a way for me to identify these, so I know I'm buying the right part?
A comment: My cousin thinks he has a later 3/4 ton GM rear end sitting around in his pole barn. I'm going out there to check it out. Hopefully this weekend.
Thanks for your patience on this. JP