14 bolt gov-lock
I picked up a couple axles on craigslist a week ago. My ‘82 suburban has 10 bolt axles right now and since I’m towing a camper, I’d like a heavier axle and larger brakes. I got a 6 lug 14 bolt rear (with a gov-lock) and a dana 44 front (with a detroit locker). They put 6 lug 14 bolt semi-float axles in 90’s heavy half and light 3/4 ton chevys (this one came out of a ‘90). The rear axle had been modified so it is locked up all the time but the guy I bought it from didn’t know why. So this last weekend I put it up on jackstands and pulled the cover. Turns out the flyweights on the govenor had been welded in the out position:
It’s an interesting mod, it’s locked up until the high speed flyweight opens it up at 25 mph. I wanted it to work in the stock mode so I cut the rivets and broke off the welded weights.
Now I just need a new govenor, but mean while I can run it as an open rear.
Did you have to change the length of the rear driveshaft?? I need to know ASAP b/c I am considering the same swap in my 1986 K10 truck. What do you think of using a FF vs a SF rear end? I could really use some advice as I am considering making the purchase this week.
Comment by Mike — March 27, 2006 @ 5:51 am
I answered your question in a new post.
Comment by Administrator — March 28, 2006 @ 10:09 pm