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Old 05-20-2017, 10:01 AM   #17
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Re: 10 bolt to 12 bolt swap

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Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4 View Post
The 12 bolt has a carrier break between 3.42:1 and 3.73:1, so you won't be able to use the eaton posi with 3.73 gears. That's another area where the 10 bolt is better. There is no carrier break for the 8.5.

Mike
another minor issue with the 12bolt is its a little bit more rare then the 10bolt. if you snap a axle shaft you might have a little bit harder time running across one. they are slightly different in the c-clip area where as craigslist is usually littered with 10bolts
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