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slicks??? what do i need to do

Old 12-08-2005, 12:12 AM
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if i plan on using slicks and a 125 shot.....what do i need to do so i dont snap the rear end... i hear that any one who uses slicks on a stock rear end breaks it???
Old 12-08-2005, 01:45 AM
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10bolt and slicks are sure to break your rear end only fix 12bolt or 9inch
Old 12-08-2005, 08:43 AM
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12 bolt or 9" and a better drive shaft. Add a DS saftey loop as well. It's required with slicks and you be real happy you have it if needed. I know this first hand.
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Moser 12 bolt. Bob
Old 12-09-2005, 02:35 PM
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I would say prayer is a good first step. If that doesn't work I would look into a 9inch, Driveshaft and a D/S loop like mentioned above.
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m6 + 10 bolt + slicks = excellent opportunity to install a 9"

if you're spraying out of the hole on top of that...i will pray that you don't procreate
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Get a 12 bolt or 9in. Don't do that to your 10 bolt. If you do, make sure you have a drive shaft loop. You are going to break the rear or the drive shaft. Trust me.
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You have to have a loop to run slicks at the track anyhow.
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my 10 bolt went boom on street tires - never even had drag radials
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Loop and shaft at very least.
Spending some time asking your deity for luck isn't a bad investment of time either.
Some people have luck with 10 bolts. I myself rather not gamble start saving up for a 9".


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