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Old 06-28-2010, 07:46 PM   #9
Fitz
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Re: rear differential question

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Originally Posted by Davetopay View Post
Guys, keep in mind, the truck 12 bolt will NOT take the same power a car 12 bolt will stand up to. It's all in the pinion shaft diameter. If you make big HP with good traction in a heavy vehicle, they are known for shearing the pinion shaft off.
Big HP---ZZ572/620
Good Traction?---Hoosiers
Heavy Vehicle?---3300 # on the scales @ Western Waste Tucson with my fat ass in it.

Haven't broke it yet.

The pinion shaft will handle the power of a 401 with no trouble!
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