how can i toughen up my ten bolt

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12-03-2008, 07:20 AM

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i kno this is dumb but, can u count the bolts on the cover to determine wht rearend is in your car?

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12-03-2008, 08:33 AM

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^^^ Yes thats pretty much what refers to it as a "10 bolt" or a "12 bolt".

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12-03-2008, 10:11 AM

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When you weld axle tubes, does it get hot enough to affect anything inside?

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12-03-2008, 11:12 AM

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Save up money and get 12 bolt or 9'. Waste of money putting into 10 bolt. If you get aftermarket rear...you can launch and not worry about anything going POW! lol

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12-03-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001ws6-500hp

i kno this is dumb but, can u count the bolts on the cover to determine wht rearend is in your car?

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^^^ Yes thats pretty much what refers to it as a "10 bolt" or a "12 bolt".

It's actually the number of bolts that fasten the ring gear to the carrier.

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12-03-2008, 01:54 PM

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i kno this is dumb but, can u count the bolts on the cover to determine wht rearend is in your car?

Yes, unlike the ford 9" or 8.8, Chevy rear ends are referred to by the bolts, not the size. A 12 bolt is 8.875" and a 10 bolt is 7.625 (7.5 for older 3rd gens). I think a Dana 60 is 9 3/4"

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12-03-2008, 06:50 PM

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When you weld axle tubes, does it get hot enough to affect anything inside?

You have to remove everything because ash will form inside so when your done, then it needs to be cleaned out and reassemble everything. Or the perfect when replacing the axles, etc.

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12-03-2008, 07:09 PM

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You have to remove everything because ash will form inside so when your done, then it needs to be cleaned out and reassemble everything. Or the perfect when replacing the axles, etc.

Can that be done with an arc welder, or do you need to use a special (MIG/TIG) welder?

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