14 bolt front build thread and tech help

the_white_shadow · Jun 7, 2017

I wonder if they make a SRW version of this axle? How do the spindles compare to that of a regular 14B? Same? Bigger? I know you cut them off and probably trashed them. Just wondering as i recently bent one on G30 van axle and would upgrade to one of these if the spindles are better. Otherwise ill try to find another mid-90s van axle.

jk101 · Jun 7, 2017

the_white_shadow said:
I wonder if they make a SRW version of this axle? How do the spindles compare to that of a regular 14B? Same? Bigger? I know you cut them off and probably trashed them. Just wondering as i recently bent one on G30 van axle and would upgrade to one of these if the spindles are better. Otherwise ill try to find another mid-90s van axle.

http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/14BSPIN.html?gclid=COfhtfjgq9QCFYcdgQodXZ4KHg

redneckengineered · Jun 7, 2017

the_white_shadow said:
I wonder if they make a SRW version of this axle? How do the spindles compare to that of a regular 14B? Same? Bigger? I know you cut them off and probably trashed them. Just wondering as i recently bent one on G30 van axle and would upgrade to one of these if the spindles are better. Otherwise ill try to find another mid-90s van axle.

I never looked at the spindles, but I don't think there is anything to gain with them. The hubs seem to be a completely different design too.

Huck · Jun 26, 2017

redneckengineered said:

Were you able to just use the factory length tubes to get the drivers side drop, or did you have to retube one side?

redneckengineered · Jun 26, 2017

Huck said:
Were you able to just use the factory length tubes to get the drivers side drop, or did you have to retube one side?

It is wider than a normal rear axle but I still had to retube one side.

kmcminn · Nov 15, 2017

Need this as a sticky thread.

Dirt700 · Nov 16, 2017

kmcminn said:
Need this as a sticky thread.

You building one of these fancy never lift 14s for your new ride?

kmcminn · Nov 16, 2017

Dirt700 said:
You building one of these fancy never lift 14s for your new ride?

Not right now. Going to start lining up parts when the buggy is completed.

BUG-E J · Nov 16, 2017

kmcminn said:
Not right now. Going to start lining up parts when the buggy is completed.

Sssssooooooo. Your never gonna gonna start collecting parts? :stir:

kmcminn · Nov 16, 2017

BUG-E J said:
Sssssooooooo. Your never gonna gonna start collecting parts?

Parts are collected.

Dirt700 · Nov 16, 2017

kmcminn said:
Parts are collected.

CHM

BUG-E J · Nov 17, 2017

kmcminn said:
Parts are collected.

Me stands corrected.

Dirt700 · Nov 17, 2017

Redneck mentioned using 05+ knuckles on a 14. I think that's what I'm going to try if I ever start having problems. I have a spare 14 already and I have the 60 going in the new buggy. So wouldn't be out a ton of money. Hopefully it doesn't come to that tho

kmcminn · Jan 19, 2018

KyTrash · Feb 4, 2018

Does anyone make a guide to redrill the unit baring hubs ?

Dirt700 · Feb 4, 2018

KyTrash said:
Does anyone make a guide to redrill the unit baring hubs ?

Look up Pat's parts, $20

Dirt700 · Feb 4, 2018

The 9/16 wheel studs I used is dorman 610-439, they are a 10 pack, so I order 20 total off of rock auto. It takes a 41/64 drill bit, ordered it off of Amazon.

tmcclellon · Mar 26, 2018

Anyone ever come up with a smaller brake setup? I know branik has a nice setup, but I like the idea of hitting the local parts store for off the shelf cheaper parts. Lugnut4x4 had a slightly smaller setup in testing. I'm buying all new everything just trying to weigh my options. I'm running manual mc's and it's a little tight for the hydro boost setups.

redneckengineered · Mar 26, 2018

tmcclellon said:
Anyone ever come up with a smaller brake setup? I know branik has a nice setup, but I like the idea of hitting the local parts store for off the shelf cheaper parts. Lugnut4x4 had a slightly smaller setup in testing. I'm buying all new everything just trying to weigh my options. I'm running manual mc's and it's a little tight for the hydro boost setups.

Other than the Lugnut4x4 in testing nothing yet.

jcw992 · Mar 26, 2018

don't re drill them if building fresh build it narrower and use wheel spacers just got my front end done a couple months ago I bout the unit bearing with a 2 year warranty and used wheel spacers so I can replace them every year for free if you drill them warranty doesn't cover it