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fishmunger · 05-28-2020, 12:49 PM

Thanks for weighing in guys. you've got me feeling better about it.

Any recommendations for a good brand to go with for the upgraded axle shafts?

I was looking at 12 bolts parts, I was thinking of perhaps also getting upgraded main caps and bolts. And i guess if i really wanted to go whole hog I could get one of those covers that has bolts that preload against the main caps. My research suggested most of the 12 bolts problems is that you get a bit of flex or movement on the caps and then the gears get a little out of wack and pow...?

05-28-2020, 12:49 PM	#7
fishmunger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411	Re: Rebuild 1972 K10 12 bolt or swap in 14 bolt Semi Float or Full Float Thanks for weighing in guys. you've got me feeling better about it. Any recommendations for a good brand to go with for the upgraded axle shafts? I was looking at 12 bolts parts, I was thinking of perhaps also getting upgraded main caps and bolts. And i guess if i really wanted to go whole hog I could get one of those covers that has bolts that preload against the main caps. My research suggested most of the 12 bolts problems is that you get a bit of flex or movement on the caps and then the gears get a little out of wack and pow...?