bulletproof 10 bolt build
06-26-2009, 11:50 PM
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definately i know it wont hold forever i just thought it was cool. im looking at truck 9" now ive found a couple for 100 bucks so im just gonna go that route. ive just gotta make a torque arm mount for it and drill the axles for the right bolt pattern along with weld the spring mounts on but it shouldnt be that bad
06-27-2009, 02:02 AM
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has anyone tried using a 8.8 from an explorer. they are chaep and come in a 3.73 and 4.11, i had one fabbed up for my tj about 5 yrs ago and its probably a little stronger than a d44 but not as strong as a 9. it might be a little narrow for a fbody, i need to check on that and the center section is a little offset. on my jeep we just cut all the brackets off the 8.8 and also cut the brackets off the d35. welded the d35 brackets on to the 8.8. i was being cheap since i didnt want to drop several hundred $ on a bracket kit but it has held up nicely.
06-27-2009, 02:19 PM
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06-27-2009, 02:33 PM
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If you just gotta have a 10 bolt, read this:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...all/index.html
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...all/index.html
12-03-2009, 05:41 PM
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Here is someone that sells a kit.
http://www.lpwracing.com/p_axletubebrace.asp
Just sharing something I stumbled across.
http://www.lpwracing.com/p_axletubebrace.asp
Just sharing something I stumbled across.
12-03-2009, 07:16 PM
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the problem is THE 10 BOLT!!! v6 mustangs even have bigger differentials then ours. the 10 bolts can be strengthened but its a waste of money. or you can go another route. drill and tap 2 more bolt holes then you can have yourself a 12 bolt 
12-03-2009, 07:23 PM
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I would rather just put down the extra money for a 12bolt or 9inch rather than spending money on a rear that has been proven over and over to fail. Not that its not POSSIBLE that the built 10 bolt hold up ,but spending the money and taking a chance is not worth it IMO.
12-03-2009, 09:07 PM
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I do a tun of final drives in my shop and the stock rear is marginal at best. Even with a stock engine. The way to go is a ford 9 or a chevy 12. Welding the axle tubes is a must on press in units. The ford 9 is a very strong unit.
12-04-2009, 03:09 PM
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i have an article about building a 10 bolt, i just dont know anyone who can do it cost effectively. basically talks about straightening and welding the tubes, eaton posi, better axels (yukons in article). pm me a fax# if you'd like a copy. claims 25% stronger & can hold 425 rwhp. thx
12-04-2009, 03:16 PM
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12-06-2009, 09:41 AM
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Problem like stated; same as a 12 bolt eventually the way the TQ. arm is mounted it will come apart. Not to mention it's still a 10 bolt. Might would last on the street with a 6sp car. I dunno about the track. However this might not be too bad in a auto car.
Never know till you try. I personally wouldn't waste the $$ on "beefing" up a 10 bolt....they will brake anyhow.
Never know till you try. I personally wouldn't waste the $$ on "beefing" up a 10 bolt....they will brake anyhow.
12-06-2009, 02:29 PM
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I would angle the braces some to make it stronger. Having them straight with the axle doesn't give them a lot of leverage to hold the axle tubes from moving. Just my .02¢.
Also, is that diff cover made just for this purpose, or is it a IRS diff cover that also works for bracing?
Also, is that diff cover made just for this purpose, or is it a IRS diff cover that also works for bracing?