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Space Monkey · 03-31-2013, 08:53 PM

So my truck is a 1982 c1500 converted to 4x4 and I'm pretty sure she's on 3/4 ton axles. Anyone know what rear/front end I'm sitting on? Because I don't.

b454rat · 03-31-2013, 09:18 PM

Rear is a full float 14 bolt and the front is a GM 10 bolt. Not a bad combo, but the front can pose a problem in a heavy left foot or 38"+ tires...

Space Monkey · 03-31-2013, 09:22 PM

37" tires but a pretty heavy left foot... what problems?

Edit - lol I'm retarded... My right foot is the heavy one.

obijuan · 03-31-2013, 09:46 PM

The axle shafts can handle an experienced right foot however, tend to bust yoke ears. Or just break in half.
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Redcap · 04-01-2013, 12:23 AM

10bolt is a weak front, especially for that large a tire.

Space Monkey · 04-01-2013, 01:13 AM

Recommendations?
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**argonaut** · 04-01-2013, 02:38 AM

Aftermarket axle shafts or a Dana 60.

Do you wheel it or just drive around town and on fire roads?
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wilkin250r · 04-01-2013, 02:49 AM

If you're heavy wheeling and putting some serious torque on your front axle to get it to crawl up and over big rocks, you may want to upgrade. If you're just taking simple dirt roads and not really "rock crawling", your front end should be fine.

Your rear axle is solid, she's as strong as they come.

andrewmp6 · 04-01-2013, 06:19 AM

If you drive it hard off road the 10 bolt is a time bomb,If you drive it daily with light off road like trails the 10 bolt might live a while.What t case does he have?

**argonaut** · 04-01-2013, 07:21 AM

Looks like an NP205 from the photos.
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Space Monkey · 04-01-2013, 02:22 PM

I'm pretty sure its the np205.

Very light off road use right now as its my only transportation.
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b454rat · 04-01-2013, 09:11 PM

I'll let yah know how long a 10 bolt will live. My truck is similar to yours, save the rear, I have the semi float 14 bolt. Stock 350, 4-speed with a 205, right now 4" of lift, but they don't clear the 38.5" boggers very well. I need to either lift it more, or move the axle forward. The latter might be the easiest and cheapest, so probly go that route. Just want to go play in the mud with it, so we shall see how long it will last...

Space Monkey · 04-01-2013, 11:14 PM

Yeah let me know! Also, post pics.
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andrewmp6 · 04-02-2013, 02:25 AM

Your 2/3rd of the way there good rear end and t case.

Mr. 250r · 04-02-2013, 08:56 PM

I ran 38.5 tsl's under my suburban through the 10bolt from a stock 91 tbi 350/4l80/241/4.10s granted not the most powerful combo but i have a heavy foot per say as no one wants to ride with me anymore lol but i finally broke the passenger u joint after pulling out something i never should have been pulling on, i would run the 10 bolt again any day of the week but i know im one of the very few

But you truly won't know till you try it out, i personally wouldn't give up on it because other people broke it. i drove mine both daily on the 38s all over and managed to ramp the front once and all was good

andrewmp6 · 04-04-2013, 01:57 AM

I broke the c off a dana 60 in a 79 f350 with 38s on it.But it was my hard head and lead foot that broke it.Nothing is bullet proof but anything can be build up enough to where its close.

**special-K** · 04-04-2013, 06:56 AM

Yeah,guys make it sound like a Dana44 or 10-bolt will explode as soon as you hit 4wd and a Dana60 is invincible. Dana60s are "better",that's all. I've broken a few. I've broken a 2.5t Rockwell,for that matter.

Rollo McFlurry · 04-07-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Redcap

10bolt is a weak front, especially for that large a tire.

What he said.
I have a stack of broken axle shafts from 10 bolts and Dana 44s and have stripped the spiders out of one. This was in a 76 Jimmy with a mind 350 and 36 inch tires. I was running a 4 speed. An auto tends to be slightly easier on axles.

I also drove it like it was a rental, so I may not be the best example.

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03-31-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	What is she?! So my truck is a 1982 c1500 converted to 4x4 and I'm pretty sure she's on 3/4 ton axles. Anyone know what rear/front end I'm sitting on? Because I don't. Attached Images __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

03-31-2013, 09:18 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: What is she?! Rear is a full float 14 bolt and the front is a GM 10 bolt. Not a bad combo, but the front can pose a problem in a heavy left foot or 38"+ tires... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

03-31-2013, 09:22 PM	#3
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: What is she?! 37" tires but a pretty heavy left foot... what problems? Edit - lol I'm retarded... My right foot is the heavy one. __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

03-31-2013, 09:46 PM	#4
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: What is she?! The axle shafts can handle an experienced right foot however, tend to bust yoke ears. Or just break in half. Posted via Mobile Device

04-01-2013, 12:23 AM	#5
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: What is she?! 10bolt is a weak front, especially for that large a tire. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

04-01-2013, 01:13 AM	#6
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: What is she?! Recommendations? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

04-01-2013, 02:38 AM	#7
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: What is she?! Aftermarket axle shafts or a Dana 60. Do you wheel it or just drive around town and on fire roads? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

04-01-2013, 02:49 AM	#8
wilkin250r Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 755	Re: What is she?! If you're heavy wheeling and putting some serious torque on your front axle to get it to crawl up and over big rocks, you may want to upgrade. If you're just taking simple dirt roads and not really "rock crawling", your front end should be fine. Your rear axle is solid, she's as strong as they come. __________________ I know a little about cars, but if you have a question about electricity or sport quads, I'm your man!!!

04-01-2013, 06:19 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What is she?! If you drive it hard off road the 10 bolt is a time bomb,If you drive it daily with light off road like trails the 10 bolt might live a while.What t case does he have?

04-01-2013, 07:21 AM	#10
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: What is she?! Looks like an NP205 from the photos. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

04-01-2013, 02:22 PM	#11
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: What is she?! I'm pretty sure its the np205. Very light off road use right now as its my only transportation. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

04-01-2013, 09:11 PM	#12
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,453	Re: What is she?! I'll let yah know how long a 10 bolt will live. My truck is similar to yours, save the rear, I have the semi float 14 bolt. Stock 350, 4-speed with a 205, right now 4" of lift, but they don't clear the 38.5" boggers very well. I need to either lift it more, or move the axle forward. The latter might be the easiest and cheapest, so probly go that route. Just want to go play in the mud with it, so we shall see how long it will last... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

04-01-2013, 11:14 PM	#13
Space Monkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 117	Re: What is she?! Yeah let me know! Also, post pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1982 GMC C1500 4x4 w/ 305 and sm465. 2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250. 2007 Dodge Nitro.

04-02-2013, 02:25 AM	#14
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What is she?! Your 2/3rd of the way there good rear end and t case.

04-02-2013, 08:56 PM	#15
Mr. 250r Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freeburg, illinois Posts: 885	Re: What is she?! I ran 38.5 tsl's under my suburban through the 10bolt from a stock 91 tbi 350/4l80/241/4.10s granted not the most powerful combo but i have a heavy foot per say as no one wants to ride with me anymore lol but i finally broke the passenger u joint after pulling out something i never should have been pulling on, i would run the 10 bolt again any day of the week but i know im one of the very few But you truly won't know till you try it out, i personally wouldn't give up on it because other people broke it. i drove mine both daily on the 38s all over and managed to ramp the front once and all was good __________________ 1987 Chevy V30 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573854 1988 IROC-Z Camaro - 305/T5 T-Top 1989 GMC V35 - Marbolo Express http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596850 1991 V2500 Suburban Silverado - Sold 1991 V2500 Suburban Scottsdale - Big Nasty http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=497423 2001 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 EC DRW - Sold 2003 1500 Silverado 2004 Ram 3500 5.9 H.O NV56 CC DRW - Sold 2005 Silverado 2500HD 6.6/ZF6 CC LWB Last edited by Mr. 250r; 04-02-2013 at 09:02 PM.



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04-04-2013, 01:57 AM	#16
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What is she?! I broke the c off a dana 60 in a 79 f350 with 38s on it.But it was my hard head and lead foot that broke it.Nothing is bullet proof but anything can be build up enough to where its close.

04-04-2013, 06:56 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What is she?! Yeah,guys make it sound like a Dana44 or 10-bolt will explode as soon as you hit 4wd and a Dana60 is invincible. Dana60s are "better",that's all. I've broken a few. I've broken a 2.5t Rockwell,for that matter. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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