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Well, 14 bolts are everywhere, easy to find, not so expensiveThe Dana 60's are different. Being a very desirable axle, they command a good price. Obviously the older king pin axles are the strongest (And most expensive) and for your 4BT, I'd think I consider a bypass on a KP AxleWhich leads you to the later unit bearing Dana 60's out of the Dodge Cummins trucks. Being a left drop they fit with a bunch more transfer cases then the rarer right drop like what is in my Square Dodge truck.I've seen both front and rear axles out of a 2500/3500 dodge sell all day for less than a grand and sometimes half that.Just pay attention to the gear ratio, try to get a limited slip and if you like them rear disc brakes. Me, the drums actually stop better and they never wear out, but they are not cool...Anyhow, score those axles and a Transfer case, right drop 205 would be the bomb, then bolt it together and get someone to build some drive shafts and enjoy a truck that will out perform any 1/2 ton on the road today.
I've actually come across a '94 K2500 with 6.5TD. I've always thought the 4BT could make as much or more power as those 6.5 engines, but do it far more reliably. Now obviously, this truck would have a IFS, but would already have a 14 bolt rear. Maybe this would be a good way to go?