NNBS Silverado Rear Axle Swap

[Jameson]

Im new to this forum, been part of GMFullsize for about a year or so. I have a 2007 Silverado CC that Ive been collecting parts for the last 12 months Ive been in Iraq. Ill be home in January time frame and found an awesome deal on a 14 bolt semi float 9.5" Rear Axle from a 2007 Silverado VMAX. It does not come with brakes however. My question is, what would i need to do this to do make it work on my truck? Thanks guys.

1. U joint Conversion??
2. Can I buy brake parts for a rear disced 14SF..What parts??
3. Can I swap my stock 10 bolt drums to the 14sf????
4. Anything else I need to worry about??

[Dirty 30]

Honestly I dont really know, but as long as the 14bolt is a 6 lug then I think it will bolt up with no problems. If its an 8 lug 14 bolt then I think you have to do a lot of work to it and IMO its not worth it.

[Luke03]

We have a local gear guy that is on the site... he would probably know the answer to your question. Lets hope he sees it :D

[Jameson]

thanks guys, it is a 6 Lug axle. My problem is really the brake situation. Whether I can run disks easily at an acceptable price or swap my drums over until i can afford disks.

[JB]

welcome...glad you decided to join

[Jameson]

Thanks man

[Jameson]

So far from what Ive gathered, it should be an all around straight forward swap. Pretty stoked about that!!

[The Menace]

it should be just an easy swap out

[Jameson]

That would be perfect. Now I need to find a reputable person to do the gears..any help there?

[Jameson]

Will I have a problem since the axle is set up for disks if I swap in my drums though? ABS issues etc...

[CHAGO]

why are you wanting to swap the axles out? just curious..

[82streetshow]

why are you wanting to swap the axles out? just curious..

werd

[Jameson]

I have 37s waiting on me when I get home that want to run worry free. I dont want this truck to be subjected to Street use only. I have land in CENTEX and hunt on it. Gets pretty crappy there and I dont want to worry about breaking the 10 bolt . The 14 bolt is a good deal and much stronger than the 10 bolt. Good price and from a NNBS truck. I think its worth it if i can figure out the brake situation.

[CHAGO]

I have 37s waiting on me when I get home that want to run worry free. I dont want this truck to be subjected to Street use only. I have land in CENTEX and hunt on it. Gets pretty crappy there and I dont want to worry about breaking the 10 bolt . The 14 bolt is a good deal and much stronger than the 10 bolt. Good price and from a NNBS truck. I think its worth it if i can figure out the brake situation.

gotcha!

[elgordopaz]

go for it

[Jameson]

Im trying, believe you me