Good morning folks!
I couple questions for my favorite Squarebody community...
I am in the process of procuring a 14 bolt rear axle and a Dana 44 front axle.
I have a stock 1985 K10 with the standard 10 bolt rearend and front end.
I will use my truck for daily driving, towinga small bass boat, maybe a motorcycle and trailer and hauling firewood out of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountians. Maybe hauling a small camper if the wife approves... And some trail riding. Nothing major, just keep in mind I’m out in the desert. So long bumpy dirt roads with a wash out or two to contend with and some rocks the size of footballs in the road.
All of that being said, before I go for broke here, is this a worthy upgrade and what costs am I looking at to get the job done? I’ll be doing most, if not all of the work my self and it suffices to say that I’ve never done this kind of thing before. I have the tools and the time though...
The rearend is a 3 link set up with a disc break conversion and the front end has a high steering set up. As it stands my truck has no lift, it will eventually get 4 inches of suspension. So, what are your thoughts? Advice, experience?
As always, your input is much appreciated.