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kajo · 02-16-2007, 08:31 PM

i got home from work early today and decided to go for a short ride. well i made it .6 miles from home and just had to smoke them up, it sounded like a gun shot when it went. at least i was close to home for the push, but all the neighbors asking what happened...i the them and they give me a blank look...what is a rear end they ask as i just kept on pushing it home.....

the truck has 450hp and i am sure it is putting 400 to the ground, do you guys think a well put together 10 bolt with eaton gears and a locker will hold up or should i just get a new rear? i am trying to hold off on the rear because i dont know what i want to do with the truck next...tub it out, mini tub it or what and dont want to do the rear 2 times, if i am have a decent rebuild on this 10 bolt and then do it right when i can that would be great..
thanks
dave

CAL 58 GMC · 02-16-2007, 10:12 PM

Wow, that kinda sucks. If I was running 450 hp. I would put a 12 bolt under my truck.

Tri5Nerd · 02-16-2007, 10:21 PM

Or a 9" with disc brakes.

kajo · 02-16-2007, 10:58 PM

i will have currie build me a 9" but dont want to spend the money now and decide in 6 months exactly what i want to do with the truck and have to rebuild the rear again. i am hoping to get this one back in shape for a 6-12 month time frame and then do the rear once the way i want it done.
dave

cajundragger · 02-16-2007, 11:08 PM

Im hoping for a littlem ore power than you, so Im going with a 12 bolt..

chevyrestoguy · 02-17-2007, 11:18 AM

What year 10-bolt is it? The reason is, there are a few different ring gear sizes (8.25 and 8.50), and the larger ones are stronger and there are alot more aftermarket parts available. I used to shun the 10 bolts, but I have seen some (when built right) take some unbelievable abuse. If you're going to possibly change over the rear to a 9" later, you could maybe find a used 10-bolt until then and maybe not do as many burnouts. I had Currie narrow a 9" for my '55, and it'll be one thing I won't have to worry about when I throw the horsepower at it.
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52streetrod · 02-18-2007, 05:19 PM

funny you mention rears.... we were gonna work on the '52 today but instead we are pulling the rear out of the jeep

4:88's/detroit locker

52streetrod · 02-18-2007, 06:01 PM

here's mine

49studebaker · 02-18-2007, 11:40 PM

I would think a 10 bolt in a pickup, and not using slicks, really ought to hold up. The ultimate of course would be a 12 bolt or a Ford 9".

Daniel U · 02-19-2007, 01:11 AM

I agree, I may use a 12 bolt in my '88 IROC someday if my Borg Warner 9bolt ever dies. But as far as my '54 pick up, my 10 bolt will do fine for my mild 300 h.p. V8.

52streetrod · 02-19-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 49studebaker

I would think a 10 bolt in a pickup, and not using slicks, really ought to hold up. The ultimate of course would be a 12 bolt or a Ford 9".

i am thinking 9" or 8.8 for my '52 after today.... the 10 bolt under it may stay till its built but will find its way to the scrap yard soon enough

02-16-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
kajo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Posts: 34	pics of my broken rear i got home from work early today and decided to go for a short ride. well i made it .6 miles from home and just had to smoke them up, it sounded like a gun shot when it went. at least i was close to home for the push, but all the neighbors asking what happened...i the them and they give me a blank look...what is a rear end they ask as i just kept on pushing it home..... the truck has 450hp and i am sure it is putting 400 to the ground, do you guys think a well put together 10 bolt with eaton gears and a locker will hold up or should i just get a new rear? i am trying to hold off on the rear because i dont know what i want to do with the truck next...tub it out, mini tub it or what and dont want to do the rear 2 times, if i am have a decent rebuild on this 10 bolt and then do it right when i can that would be great.. thanks dave

02-16-2007, 10:12 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: pics of my broken rear Wow, that kinda sucks. If I was running 450 hp. I would put a 12 bolt under my truck. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-16-2007 at 10:12 PM.

02-16-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: pics of my broken rear Or a 9" with disc brakes.

02-16-2007, 10:58 PM	#4
kajo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: florida Posts: 34	Re: pics of my broken rear i will have currie build me a 9" but dont want to spend the money now and decide in 6 months exactly what i want to do with the truck and have to rebuild the rear again. i am hoping to get this one back in shape for a 6-12 month time frame and then do the rear once the way i want it done. dave

02-16-2007, 11:08 PM	#5
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: pics of my broken rear Im hoping for a littlem ore power than you, so Im going with a 12 bolt..

02-17-2007, 11:18 AM	#6
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: pics of my broken rear What year 10-bolt is it? The reason is, there are a few different ring gear sizes (8.25 and 8.50), and the larger ones are stronger and there are alot more aftermarket parts available. I used to shun the 10 bolts, but I have seen some (when built right) take some unbelievable abuse. If you're going to possibly change over the rear to a 9" later, you could maybe find a used 10-bolt until then and maybe not do as many burnouts. I had Currie narrow a 9" for my '55, and it'll be one thing I won't have to worry about when I throw the horsepower at it. ________ Buy cannabis seeds Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:04 AM.

02-18-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
52streetrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Lewis Posts: 38	Re: pics of my broken rear funny you mention rears.... we were gonna work on the '52 today but instead we are pulling the rear out of the jeep 4:88's/detroit locker

02-18-2007, 06:01 PM	#8
52streetrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Lewis Posts: 38	Re: pics of my broken rear here's mine Last edited by 52streetrod; 02-18-2007 at 08:25 PM.

02-18-2007, 11:40 PM	#9
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: pics of my broken rear I would think a 10 bolt in a pickup, and not using slicks, really ought to hold up. The ultimate of course would be a 12 bolt or a Ford 9". __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

02-19-2007, 01:11 AM	#10
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: pics of my broken rear I agree, I may use a 12 bolt in my '88 IROC someday if my Borg Warner 9bolt ever dies. But as far as my '54 pick up, my 10 bolt will do fine for my mild 300 h.p. V8. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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