Axle Swap - Will this fit my truck?

[nubuilder]

Brian is know you're right on this one. I don't NEED it, just want it. I'm in no hurry, but I have to keep my eye out. I know that it has to be SF, whether it is 6 or 8 lug doesn't matter, neither does the gearing in it (since I'll never find 3.42's in one), or if it has a G80 or not, but would be nice.

So what vehicles/years should I be looking for?
88-00 K2500/K3500 SRW, 88-00 "heavy-half", What?


There is actually one right here in my town that I just found and has been on CraigsList since Sept 23rd. But to me, the hub looks just like the FF since it has the 8 bolts on it and it might not bolt up. What do you think?

Differential, Axle’s and brakes (RPO code GT5- 4:10 ratio, G80- Positraction, Limited Slip) complete rear end from late ‘80’s Chevy ¾ ton Suburban. Asking $250. Make us an offer.

 

[nubuilder]

Never mind. Just found pics of a SF and FF hub.

Semi-Float (SF)

Full-Float (FF)

Damnit! Not even 5 miles away and I can't use it!

 

[dietz4ibanez]

Have you called around to the junk yards in your area?

Honestly I would look for the GMT-400 trucks with the 6.5 TD in a 1500 truck.

Anything you find from a k2500 or 3500 will have some grinding and welding to make it bolt up...

If you weren't on the other side of the world I would look around to see what I found and then meet you half way...

 

[nubuilder]

What years had the 6.5 in the 1500? Aren't they fairly rare?

Actually, I may have found the answer, but its 200 miles away.

Here is a list of some parts I pulled from my '88 chevy 1500 4wd truck... The truck had right around 110xxx miles on it:

GM 14 bolt Rear end with new axles, axle seals & brakes, 3.42 gear ratio... $200

Front gear case, with 4wd actuator, 3.42 gear ratio... $75

How's that sound?
Since it is a K1500 and not a K2500, it SHOULD be 6-lug right? I don't think they put 8's on any of the GMT-400 1500's.
Although, it does seem odd that 3.42's were a factory option with a heavy duty axle, but then again it is still a 1500.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

What years had the 6.5 in the 1500? Aren't they fairly rare?

Actually, I may have found the answer, but its 200 miles away.

Here is a list of some parts I pulled from my '88 chevy 1500 4wd truck... The truck had right around 110xxx miles on it:

GM 14 bolt Rear end with new axles, axle seals & brakes, 3.42 gear ratio... $200

Front gear case, with 4wd actuator, 3.42 gear ratio... $75

How's that sound?
Since it is a K1500 and not a K2500, it SHOULD be 6-lug right? I don't think they put 8's on any of the GMT-400 1500's.
Although, it does seem odd that 3.42's were a factory option with a heavy duty axle, but then again it is still a 1500.

I have seen the 6.5 diesel in 80's model trucks they just weren't turbo...

I'd say its worth checking it out... I think I drove to VA for my rear...

I picked it up in the Cavalier I used to own...

 

[RebelThunder]

They had the 6.5 in the mid-90's 1/2 for about a 2 year period I believe.

 

[nubuilder]

What years had the 6.5 in the 1500? Aren't they fairly rare?

Actually, I may have found the answer, but its 200 miles away.

Here is a list of some parts I pulled from my '88 chevy 1500 4wd truck... The truck had right around 110xxx miles on it:

GM 14 bolt Rear end with new axles, axle seals & brakes, 3.42 gear ratio... $200

Front gear case, with 4wd actuator, 3.42 gear ratio... $75

How's that sound?
Since it is a K1500 and not a K2500, it SHOULD be 6-lug right? I don't think they put 8's on any of the GMT-400 1500's.
Although, it does seem odd that 3.42's were a factory option with a heavy duty axle, but then again it is still a 1500.

I have seen the 6.5 diesel in 80's model trucks they just weren't turbo...

I'd say its worth checking it out... I think I drove to VA for my rear...

I picked it up in the Cavalier I used to own...

You fit it in a Cavalier!? 4dr? Or are you cheating and had one of the early wagon ones?

Well, since it can't hurt to call/email, I'll try to contact the person sometime this week.

Might just have to take a road trip in the S10...
(need to do some major front-end work on the Silverado next year; don't have the funds right now; gotta pay for next (and final) semester of school first..gotta have priorities no matter how painful they are to swallow)


There's a guy over on GMT400 that had a Heavy-Half 6.5L, but I can't remember who it was or what year it was.

 

[dietz4ibanez]

What years had the 6.5 in the 1500? Aren't they fairly rare?

Actually, I may have found the answer, but its 200 miles away.

Here is a list of some parts I pulled from my '88 chevy 1500 4wd truck... The truck had right around 110xxx miles on it:

GM 14 bolt Rear end with new axles, axle seals & brakes, 3.42 gear ratio... $200

Front gear case, with 4wd actuator, 3.42 gear ratio... $75

How's that sound?
Since it is a K1500 and not a K2500, it SHOULD be 6-lug right? I don't think they put 8's on any of the GMT-400 1500's.
Although, it does seem odd that 3.42's were a factory option with a heavy duty axle, but then again it is still a 1500.

I have seen the 6.5 diesel in 80's model trucks they just weren't turbo...

I'd say its worth checking it out... I think I drove to VA for my rear...

I picked it up in the Cavalier I used to own...

You fit it in a Cavalier!? 4dr? Or are you cheating and had one of the early wagon ones?

Well, since it can't hurt to call/email, I'll try to contact the person sometime this week.

Might just have to take a road trip in the S10...


There's a guy over on GMT400 that had a Heavy-Half 6.5L, but I can't remember who it was or what year it was.

Nope 2002 LS 5 speed man. 2 door cavalier... I don't know if I have pictures of it in the car but I have pictures of the car... I already had the 10 bolt out of the truck..

I have the 6.5 in my 1999 dump truck...

But I have seen around here a couple Custom Deluxe old half tons RCSB's pre 87 body style with 6.5 diesels...

 

[nubuilder]

What years had the 6.5 in the 1500? Aren't they fairly rare?

Actually, I may have found the answer, but its 200 miles away.

Here is a list of some parts I pulled from my '88 chevy 1500 4wd truck... The truck had right around 110xxx miles on it:

GM 14 bolt Rear end with new axles, axle seals & brakes, 3.42 gear ratio... $200

Front gear case, with 4wd actuator, 3.42 gear ratio... $75

How's that sound?
Since it is a K1500 and not a K2500, it SHOULD be 6-lug right? I don't think they put 8's on any of the GMT-400 1500's.
Although, it does seem odd that 3.42's were a factory option with a heavy duty axle, but then again it is still a 1500.

I have seen the 6.5 diesel in 80's model trucks they just weren't turbo...

I'd say its worth checking it out... I think I drove to VA for my rear...

I picked it up in the Cavalier I used to own...

You fit it in a Cavalier!? 4dr? Or are you cheating and had one of the early wagon ones?

Well, since it can't hurt to call/email, I'll try to contact the person sometime this week.

Might just have to take a road trip in the S10...


There's a guy over on GMT400 that had a Heavy-Half 6.5L, but I can't remember who it was or what year it was.

Nope 2002 LS 5 speed man. 2 door cavalier... I don't know if I have pictures of it in the car but I have pictures of the car... I already had the 10 bolt out of the truck..

I have the 6.5 in my 1999 dump truck...

But I have seen around here a couple Custom Deluxe old half tons RCSB's pre 87 body style with 6.5 diesels...

Wow, I bet the Cavalier just loved you after that one!

Any idea how much this will weight?
I think it should be less than 72" long (around 68" wheel-surface to wheel-surface on the drums) if I read correctly (so it might fit in the S10 with the tailgate closed).

 

[Stumpuller6.5]

all i know is the 14 bolt Full floating rear end came in 73-00 in drums and was used untill 05 or 06 with discs, hell they may still use it today.

it is damn heavy incredibly easy to work on and is damn tough, not with a G80.