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02-18-2010, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Rehoboth Beach De
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rear end decision. please help
I have a nice day driver 69 gmc that i am doing a frame off. It is my first build of this caliber and you guys have been a great helps so far so here goes another ? . It has a dana 44 on leafs. I am keeping the leafs, should i keep the rear? I exploded the differential doing a burnout, (the cause of the rebuild
 and need to completely rebuild it. I also need to change to 5 lugs to match the new front discs. Should i use the housing, installing new axels, limited slip, and gears, or just get another rear to build? It has a 383/700r4 combo. If i should keep it any ideas on the carrier options and axels. Thanks again.
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02-19-2010, 12:02 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: rear end decision. please help
Personally, i'd just get a 12 bolt.
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02-19-2010, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Rehoboth Beach De
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Re: rear end decision. please help
I have a 12 bolt laying around, came off a 68, so i still have the problem of 6 to 5lug and its an open diff. Almost the same cost and I would have to weld new perches on. Is the 12 bolt stronger? I also have acess to a 12 bolt out of a 90 gmc. any thoughts
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02-19-2010, 11:00 AM
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Location: Imperial Beach, CA
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Re: rear end decision. please help
Rebuild the Dana 44. It is better then the 12 bolt unless your wanting to go cheap.
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69 c-10 BBC  462ci, forged crank, H-beam rods, 10.5-1 KB forged pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 308cc, Straub Cam, Comp Cams chrome moly full rollers, Weiand Team G, Prosystems 950, TH400/3500 Dalenzie stall, Currie 9+ Detroit Locker w/31spline axles.  3.5/6in drop. My Build.
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02-19-2010, 11:02 AM
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Location: Houston
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Re: rear end decision. please help
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02-19-2010, 12:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: riverhead,new york
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Re: rear end decision. please help
I'm rebuilding my 72 Chev, Long Fleet, 402, w/coils, into a very mild resto mod driver. It has a 12 Bolt rear. What is a 12 Bolt rear as to Manufacturer etc.? Al W.
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02-22-2010, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Rehoboth Beach De
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Re: rear end decision. please help
thanks, just got the springs on and the front suspension together. Any ideas on carriers. I have been looking at the powertrax unit or more of a posi style. Thanks
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