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thankins93 · 11-20-2014, 03:15 PM

i got myself into a lil trouble. i decided hey since i got the motor fixed lets whip it in the yard, and well the c-clip broke and shot the axle out of my axle housing. what i was wondering was if i could swap in a 14bolt FF into the suburban with not problem or am i goin to have to just fix the 14 bolt SF that i got?

jetmech85 · 11-21-2014, 02:14 AM

I've have never done that myself but I have a 3/4 ton crew with a 14 bolt FF and I don't see any problem with putting that in a 3/4 ton Suburban.

mattybilt79 · 11-21-2014, 02:15 PM

A 14b full float is a straight up swap should not require any modifications. Just make sure you get one with the same axle ratio and try to find a later one with the ribbed housing.

jetmech85 · 11-21-2014, 06:09 PM

My '85 3/4 crew made in Oct.84 does not have the ribbed housing. My '87 1 ton cab chassis does. That may help in your search.

thankins93 · 11-22-2014, 04:44 AM

What are the benefits of the ribbed housing? Cooling?

mattybilt79 · 11-23-2014, 03:01 PM

Stronger housing in general, especially if you decide to go crazy some day and shave the bottom off.

11-20-2014, 03:15 PM	#1
thankins93 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: roanoke, virginia Posts: 128	1987 k20 suburban i got myself into a lil trouble. i decided hey since i got the motor fixed lets whip it in the yard, and well the c-clip broke and shot the axle out of my axle housing. what i was wondering was if i could swap in a 14bolt FF into the suburban with not problem or am i goin to have to just fix the 14 bolt SF that i got? __________________ 1967 chevy stepside, 292 I6, 4 on the floor, 4.11 rear-end http://www.youtube.com/user/thankins93?feature=mhum MY 67! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446964

11-21-2014, 02:14 AM	#2
jetmech85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 215	Re: 1987 k20 suburban I've have never done that myself but I have a 3/4 ton crew with a 14 bolt FF and I don't see any problem with putting that in a 3/4 ton Suburban.

11-21-2014, 02:15 PM	#3
mattybilt79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona mostly Posts: 114	Re: 1987 k20 suburban A 14b full float is a straight up swap should not require any modifications. Just make sure you get one with the same axle ratio and try to find a later one with the ribbed housing.

11-21-2014, 06:09 PM	#4
jetmech85 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 215	Re: 1987 k20 suburban My '85 3/4 crew made in Oct.84 does not have the ribbed housing. My '87 1 ton cab chassis does. That may help in your search.

11-22-2014, 04:44 AM	#5
thankins93 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: roanoke, virginia Posts: 128	Re: 1987 k20 suburban What are the benefits of the ribbed housing? Cooling? __________________ 1967 chevy stepside, 292 I6, 4 on the floor, 4.11 rear-end http://www.youtube.com/user/thankins93?feature=mhum MY 67! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446964

11-23-2014, 03:01 PM	#6
mattybilt79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona mostly Posts: 114	Re: 1987 k20 suburban Stronger housing in general, especially if you decide to go crazy some day and shave the bottom off.

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