slammedchevy

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Is it worth building a 10 bolt or should i just ditch it?

ICRAZY6

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Many on here will tell you to go aftermarket. I would if the funds are avalible. I guess it all depends on what your wanting to do.

slammedchevy

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mostly street car and some track use

Hennytime

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since im not a big track guy and really go for fun i say you can buy 15 ten bolts and a aaa platinum card for the price of one 12 bolt

BlackScreaminMachine

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I wouldnt put money into it, I wouldnt beat on it either.

As for cost, you can get a good used 10 bolt for 300-400 bucks, a new Moser 12 bolt is 2400, not quite 15- 10 bolts, Breaking down and swapping rears still suck...

TERMINAL VELOCITY

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Ditch the 10 bolt before it leaves you stranded.

miamifan3413

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NO! get a 9" rear You will never have to worry again...FWIW

revtime

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I have one broken 10 bolt sitting in the backyard, getting ready to throw another one next to it.
that tell ya anything?

keliente

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH POSTS LIKE THIS MAKE KELIENTE CRAZY

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/510589-when-will-my-10-bolt-break.html

WolfgangX

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please read the faq's, like she said

Studytime

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No!!!

DOUBT IT

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Keliente is a she...


Anyhow, my 10-bolt held up to a shitload of track abuse, and just now broke. I just threw a used posi in it to get me by until I can afford a S-60 with a spool.

I'm going to get by for a whole year on a really sick rear-end. I'm not going to abuse it, the car is driven once a week to keep everything lubed/running right. I wouldn't dare throw some sticky tires on the car.

If you plan to beat on it, I would go ahead and invest in a new rear end.

I guess it all comes down to what you're going to do with the car, and how deep your pockets are.

2001z

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I say no i know the feeling of breaking one at the track and it sucks ! 10 bolts suck plain and simple get rid of it before you waste any moeny on that pos

Mssingkid

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After doing H/C on my car, my 10bolt has started to whine like a baby. Even with 3.23's back there, i don't think she's going to last much longer. I'll be purchasing a 9" in the near future. Figure it'll take any abuse i throw at it now and in the future. It sux not being able to open up your car for fear of it breaking and getting stuck in the middle of no where. Do you self a favor and start saving for something better now.

slammedchevy

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all ive seen break is the diff. cant you just put a good diff and some axels and be fine?

miamifan3413

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You could put in a better differential & be "better" but honestly, beings that you have an M6 (10 bolt eater) it is a matter of time before it will leave you stranded.....Some people go into 10's with em (A4 guys) some don't get out of the driveway w/o breakin the pos 10 bolt....here is a discussion you might be interested in, maybe it will help you decide whether you want to build the 10 bolt or not:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/advanced-engineering-tech/656947-destructive-forces-inside-rear-differential.html

Hennytime

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its not worth beefing one up, but to have a spare compared to a 12 an you go to the track once or twice every few months, i feel its fine. everyone has to ride in a tow truck one time or another. or get the best of both worlds, i just bought a 10 bolt with a ta girdle and motive 3.42 gears for 125 bucks...let some one else build it

slammedchevy

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thanks guys. looks like a 12 bolt

miamifan3413

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why 12 bolt??? A 9" is stronger than a 12 bolt & is a lil cheaper.....Even with a 12 bolt you might still have issue's....12 bolt's aren't bulletproof whereas a 9" pretty much is IMO.....but hey, it's your $$$$ & ride

Hennytime

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do you know if the 9" has abs and all the nice little things?