New axles for 85 blazer

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Bill H. - 30 Oct 2004 05:43 GMT

I'm rebuilding and lifting a 85 k5 blazer. I've heard that the stock axles
are pretty weak for off roading. Any sugestions for what to replace them
with and what veichles to get them off of? Thanks guys.

Bill

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Cheryl and Rob - 01 Nov 2004 04:21 GMT

corp 10 bolt sucks!! I would spring for the 14 bolt axles, they are much
stronger.or if you really want; spent 1500 to 2000 and get a Dana 60 front
and rear.

I would suggest checking into Tuff Country lifts...that's what I have and it
is a REALLY soft ride on the street and does very well on the trails. check
it out
www.coloradok5.com
www.tuffcountry.com

> I'm rebuilding and lifting a 85 k5 blazer. I've heard that the stock axles
> are pretty weak for off roading. Any sugestions for what to replace them
> with and what veichles to get them off of? Thanks guys.
>
> Bill

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Bret Chase - 01 Nov 2004 22:07 GMT

>:|corp 10 bolt sucks!! I would spring for the 14 bolt axles, they are much
>:|stronger.or if you really want; spent 1500 to 2000 and get a Dana 60 front
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>:|www.coloradok5.com
>:|www.tuffcountry.com

ummm.... a 10.5" 14 bolt is much stronger than a dana 60... it's much
more comperable to a dana 70HD.

-Bret

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Bill H. - 02 Nov 2004 05:16 GMT

Yep. Heard the 10 bolts are pretty weak. Looks like I'll be searching for
the 14 bolts. I've already installed a Rancho lift, but thanks for the
advise.

Bill

> corp 10 bolt sucks!! I would spring for the 14 bolt axles, they are much
> stronger.or if you really want; spent 1500 to 2000 and get a Dana 60 front
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> >
> > Bill

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Cheryl and Rob - 02 Nov 2004 00:12 GMT

to each his own I suppose.

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