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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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If you've broken a 12 bolt what kind of rwhp were you running and under what circumstance did it break? Just trying to get a feel of what it takes to blow one of these things up before I buy a new rearend. Thanks.
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Near Stock.. misc bolt ons ..Maybe 280rwhp? (Ran 14.3 @ 103mph on a 2.6 60ft)....

I was racing on the street. Only seen the track once (made 3 passes) and the axle tube snapped.
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Near Stock.. misc bolt ons ..Maybe 280rwhp? (Ran 14.3 @ 103mph on a 2.6 60ft)....

I was racing on the street. Only seen the track once (made 3 passes) and the axle tube snapped.
You broke a 12 bolt w/bolt on's? Wow, I wonder if that was just a bad rear. Stories like that make me wanna just get the 9 inch.
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Originally Posted by HAMRHEAD
You broke a 12 bolt w/bolt on's? Wow, I wonder if that was just a bad rear. Stories like that make me wanna just get the 9 inch.
Any time you go aftermarket, you are at the mercy of whoever is building the piece. Some rears are great and never have problems (and you'll never see them post in here), others have problems like the ones listed above (which you will hear about on here). I have a feeling there are a lot more good ones floating around than bad...
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