ColoradoMtnJeeper Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I just bought a Sunrader 87 turbo 4x4, and it has the non-floating axle. What I wanted to know has anybody ever gone to a Dana 60, or Ford 9" or a Chevy 12 bolt floating type axle? What I would like to do, is find one of these axles, and go to one tire, instead of duallies. I think there would be a slight decrease in friction, since there would only be 2 rear tires on the pavement, which would mean a power increase. I would have to use a load range "E" tires, and I would have to find a wheel with the correct off-set. What have you guys used for wheels, when you go to the Toyota full floating 1 ton axle, since as far as I know, they only came with 14" wheels? Also, would like to go to LT30x9.50x15" tire, and get rid of the whimpy P215x75x15". This motorhome came with 5:13 gears, what is the normal gear ratio? Thanks, Dave, high in the Colorado Mtns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 You might look into a narrowing a 10.5" ring gear GM 14 bolt axle (ton) http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/14bolt.html http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/1...ible/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoMtnJeeper Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 You might look into a narrowing a 10.5" ring gear GM 14 bolt axle (ton) http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/14bolt.html http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/1...ible/index.html Dirk, thank you, that was extrememly helpful, I didn"t know you couldn't get a 12 bolt, in a full floating design, this is the rear end I'll be looking for. Again, thanks! Dave Campa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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