i was needing to know what type of axle i had on the front of my truck if anyone could help the only marking i can find on my truck and its marked 307 i do know its 10 bolt the hogs head is on the passengers side i want to know if it i good axle or should i change it out with something else better or is it ok the way it is thanks...

 

If it is the factory front diff, it would be a GM Corporate 10-bolt (8.5-in. 1.28 Axle Dia. 28 Spline).

 

now the question is should i keep this stock or change to something better and what would be better for me

 

Loaded question. What are your end goals for your truck? Budget?

 

everyday day use pulling my boat going off road not mudding but creek crawling in low level water but really just looking to see what would be a better setup on this type of truck thanks

 

How large of tires do you expect to run? Given the type of use you expect your truck to endure, 35's would be about the limit of your current axles. You can upgrade the components inside your axle to strengthen the weak points when/if you get to that limit.

 

i run 35x12.5x15 now and it takes my truck forever to get going do you know a web site where i can find upgrades for it cause i think ive reached my tire size limit till i make some upgrades thanks for the help

 

Sounds like you need new gears. You likely have 3.08's or 3.42's. My '74 with 3.73's isn't too bad with 33" tires, but I am going to 4.10's before too long.

As far as upgrades for your axle, you can give the folks at Randy's Ring & Pinion (ringpinion.com) a call. You can get stronger axle shafts for your 10-bolt along with gears, lockers, etc. With 35's, I wouldn't recommend locking the front axle.

 

thanks i checked them out i will have to call tham and check some prices to upgrade the front end to make it stronger thanks...

 

or go with 3/4 tons out of a k20. that would give you 4:10 or 4:11, can't remember 100% which one of the 2.

that would give you your gears and an upgrade.

they will "bolt" right in