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Old 03-04-2006, 07:39 PM
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I have a stock length Moser 12 Bolt... I want to narrow it 2" on each side... Would you guys walk me through the steps I need to take to get it done...

-I know I will need new axles right? Just order them from Moser?
-Then can I just take the housing to a reputable welder/fabricator and have him take 2" off of each side?

Please help guys... thanks!!!
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You'll need to take the housing to someone who has the right tool for narrowing a rear. It's a special bar/jig used to make sure the ends get welded on perfectly straight.

You should be able to send the axles back to Moser and have them shortened and re-splined.
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send it to moser. for around 200 they narrow the axles AND the housing
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IMO unless its done locally and decently cheap its not worth it. just sell the rear and buy what you want.
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Originally Posted by chpmnsws6
send it to moser. for around 200 they narrow the axles AND the housing
I would spend $600 shipping it to them to have that done... not very practical...




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