10 Bolt gear swap
11-20-2011, 08:03 AM
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10 Bolt gear swap Eventually swapping out to a 9" rear but for now gonna do a gear swap. Thinking 3:90's . any tips on brands for gears, supporting cover and install kits? don't wanna dump to much into it seeing as how it will be changed at some point.
11-21-2011, 03:49 PM
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I've been told you can built a 10 bolt just as strong as a 9 inch. If this is true build the one u have. It will bolt right in and come out cheaper in the long run. If I'm incorrect someone let me know because I was wanting to build my 10 bolt.
11-23-2011, 10:23 AM
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Depending on your application, you can build a 10 bolt and it will last a little while longer than stock. If you have an M6, I wouldn't even consider wasting money on it. If you have an auto, it will last a while. Again, it depends on your application.
OP, I don't have much advice for you. Just wanted to clear up some misinformation. I did, however, see this rear cover http://www.proformparts.com/product-...ategory_id/298
It's supposed to be cheaper than the usual T/A girdle, although for some reason they don't list a price in that link. Are you M6 or A4?
11-23-2011, 10:44 AM
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Jegs has some good prices, I bought Richmond 4.10's, Moser axles, a Truetrac diff, girdle cover, wheel studs, and a richmond mega install kit (timken bearings) so my rear end was stripped down to a bare housing and built with complete new components all for around 1000. (Insurance paid for it as I was hit in the rear, so it wasn't technically my $ before I get flamed for 'putting money into a 10 bolt')
It works great for me so far, btw.
It works great for me so far, btw.
12-05-2011, 01:04 AM
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Im getting ready to build a 9" and i have it priced to come in at less than $1,500 for everything, that includes rebuilding the center section and adjustable lca's, i think i would rather do that than put the money into that 10 bolt
