14 Bolt Rear End Swap

[96ProCompTahoe]

Just to make certain before i go back and pull this 14 bolt for my truck

any 14 bolt 6 lug rear end from an 88-98 chevy 2500 will swap right in correct? the one i found is on an 89 2500 and its all there, drums and all.

It will have to be regeared to match my front 4.88's, needs a good clean up and paint, problably a good brake job.


Also is it possible to drop in a 5 speed out of a 2500 as well? (probably won't do it)

 

[992door]

make sure it is out of a 4wd they are wider that the 2wd

 

[bowtiefreak]

it should be fine if it is a 4x4. All you need is the "U" joint adapter. To be safe measure the spring perch centers and so on.

 

[ravingmadman]

I want a write up on changing diffs gears out, and how to measure backlash, if you could snap some quick pics when you do it. My rear gears are fscked up, and I need to replace them. I was going to replace the gov lock bomb also, but I don't even know where to start, other than everyone on the internet saying don't do it...

 

[Bad bow tie]

If it helps, the factory code is F44. And all you need is stated above. It needs to be a 4wd and all you need is a u joint conversion. Everything should be a direct swap in.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

It is a 4wd, and does anyone have a link to the adapter?

got the price for the rim warranty/swap and it was about double what i thought it was going to be. if the rear end is still up there in a couple weeks ima pick it up along with my new rims. (got my fingers crossed)