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Old 10-31-2012, 08:16 PM
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I just blew my rear end attempting to do a burnout My theory wasnt the burnout, more of the high speed abuse it takes daily is why I think it blew. Its sitting in the driveway waiting to get towed. The ring and pinion completely exploded too many pieces to count. Should I upgrade in the morning or go with a stock replacement.
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Order a 12 bolt or S60 & be done with it putting money into a 10 bolt thatll still break is just silly

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Strange 12 bolt here. Its nice because it still uses stock thru style bolts instead of four bolts like the moser.
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For 95% of people who haven't already upgraded the 10-bolt tossing the idea of simply upgrading to a $2500+ rear end isn't a possibility.

It is easy to spend someone else's money.

OP - if you don't have the change for a 9", S60, 12-bolt, etc., just have the rearend rebuilt. Add a girdle and hope for the best. It'll probably cost you $500+ - alot of money still but it will get you going again.
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If you are mechanically inclined you could do the gears yourself and save the money. That's what I did when mine blew, plus I know they are done right.
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Originally Posted by Wyocattech
Strange 12 bolt here. Its nice because it still uses stock thru style bolts instead of four bolts like the moser.
Seriously, no one will tell you this until you actually spend $3000+ on a Moser to find out on your own. The four bolts suck.

Either replace it with a stock rear end or upgrade to a built 9inch.
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High speed doesn't kill the differentials. It's shock to the driveline. If you want to make it last, ease up on the street abuse. These 10-bolts are pretty much made of glass. Part of the reason why these cars were so affordable when they were new.



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