The GM 14 bolt truck axle would be easier to find than an old 12 bolt car axle.
They have "floated axles" and are designed to carry a lot of weight.
12 bolt car rear ends are semi float, like the GM 10 bolt.
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Originally Posted by IRingTwyce
The tow ratings for the 6.5 are deceptive. I know, as I own one, and there have been MANY discussions over tow ratings over on the diesel forum I frequent. Driven properly, you can reliably tow 14k with the 6.5.
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I get very good fuel milage empty even at 4000 feet above sea level. But it takes a TH700, 3.08 gears and a 6.5L with a big HE351VE turbo.
The setup conducive to good fuel milage isn't the best towing rig. I have had no problem towing between 6k and 7k when I was non-turbo with the factory setup using no more than a U-haul installed transmission cooler.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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