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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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does anyone make light weight axles for a 10 bolt,im sure there is not a huge market for these.
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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Considering that it is the smallest axle of them all... there is no reason or market to warrant one.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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not to mention putting lightweight axles in is about the least effective drivetrain upgrade as far as rotating weight goes....if that's what your going for
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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spend the money on a 12 bolt and gnu drill those axles.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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You would gain transient handling (unsprung weight) with
not much loss to the already inadequate strength of the
shaft. I know Moser makes aftermarket axles but do not
know whether they offer drilled, or drilled at greater than
OE strength.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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From what I remember, Moser will not gun drill axles smaller than 33 spline.

Originally Posted by jimmyblue
You would gain transient handling (unsprung weight) with
not much loss to the already inadequate strength of the
shaft. I know Moser makes aftermarket axles but do not
know whether they offer drilled, or drilled at greater than
OE strength.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddiep
From what I remember, Moser will not gun drill axles smaller than 33 spline.
Like he said Moser don't offer that for such a small axle. It would end up compromising the strength of the axles.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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so they do offer gun drill axels at 33 splines?



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not supposed to street drive on gun drilled axles at all
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