9" vs 12bolt
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9" vs 12bolt What is the advantage of a posi 9" over a posi 12bolt?
I am thinking the axles are more likely to hold up with the 9" but the chance of burning out the posi is probably the same right?
Anyone care to share their thoughts?
Thanks
I am thinking the axles are more likely to hold up with the 9" but the chance of burning out the posi is probably the same right?
Anyone care to share their thoughts?
Thanks
The posis will be the weak point in either...if you plan on doing some big time clutch dumps on sticky tires, don't expect it to hold up.
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Well I dont mind blowing the posi out once in a while...unless it is bound to hurt other things
but what im asking is...what breaks in these things and how expensive is it usually to fix????
From what ive read, it seems the 12bolt has a better chance of breaking other things, but the 9" is most likely only going to break the posi.
lookin at ~ 700RW here through a t56 and very little
built 408 + 200shot
And I dont want a spool
but what im asking is...what breaks in these things and how expensive is it usually to fix????
From what ive read, it seems the 12bolt has a better chance of breaking other things, but the 9" is most likely only going to break the posi.
lookin at ~ 700RW here through a t56 and very little
built 408 + 200shot
And I dont want a spool
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Strength......
One of the biggest factors for me was seeing people break 12 bolts.(ive seen all kinds, even spools). Im not really into spending 2k just to have it break. Thats why I went with the 9" 35 spline and spool.
Another factor for me was shipping. 12 bolts cost on average 250-300 bucks for shipping. My shipping was right at 100 bucks for my 9". It just makes more sence to me to invest more money in the rear instead of shipping.
For a reference.
My freinds 12 bolt shipping weight was 191lbs
My 9" shipping weight was 199lbs
One of the biggest factors for me was seeing people break 12 bolts.(ive seen all kinds, even spools). Im not really into spending 2k just to have it break. Thats why I went with the 9" 35 spline and spool.
Another factor for me was shipping. 12 bolts cost on average 250-300 bucks for shipping. My shipping was right at 100 bucks for my 9". It just makes more sence to me to invest more money in the rear instead of shipping.
For a reference.
My freinds 12 bolt shipping weight was 191lbs
My 9" shipping weight was 199lbs
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
9" with a posi is lame (even though I have one). Get a 9" with a locker for street/strip and never worry again.
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Posi is better for daily use. I'm on my 2nd posi. Went with one again because I'll be roadcoursing the car now. If I were not doing twisties in the near future, I woulda gotten a locker for sure. For 5K+ clutch dumps at the track, get a locker.
Street driven locker thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/286008-just-installed-locker-my-9-a.html
Street driven locker thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/286008-just-installed-locker-my-9-a.html
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I like the ability to turn corners and such in teh car...I think Ill stick with a posi. Locker would be nice but I have already taken too much streetability out of the car. I think doing a locker would just almost make it not even worth driving every day..