10 bolt
 

will a 10 bolt rear end hold 500 ft lbs of torque

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If built well. There are a lot of guys running single digits in the 1/4 mile, with a 8 1/2" 10 bolt. Not that it's the ideal way to go, but it can and has been done.

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The real question is: "Will your tires or suspension?" seriously...if you are not "hooking up" the strength of the rear end doesn't really matter that much.

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I agree with the above. Just too many variables. With a locker and 35-15.50 boggers....NO. Open diff and 235/70-15 .....indefinately.

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if i build the 10 bolt its gionto have a detroit true trax and tires are goin to be 10" wide slicks if i can fit them

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If your going to all that effort you might as well find at least a 12 bolt to start with. Its a much stronger foundation to start with.

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will 12 bolt and 10 bolt rears have interchangable parts like axles?

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no. nothing interchanges. everything on the 12 bolt is bigger

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Actually, you can swap the axle shafts between a newer 30 spline 10 bolt and a 12 bolt. They are exactly the same except for the length of the little bit of shaft that extends past the c-clip.

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is there any way to convert the 12 bolts to 5 lug?

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plz disregard last this post

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If you're talking about the '63-'70 12 bolts, then yes. You can get aftermarket 5 lug conversion axles from CPP, Early Classic, and Summit

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My stock, worn out 350 and the 4 speed sheared the right shaft in my 10 bolt. So, I have a 12 bolt now for the sake of a little more strength.