Anyone beefed up a 12 bolt rear? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Destructo · 03-26-2004, 04:40 PM

Instead of going with a 14bFF axle i'm actually just thinking about beefing up my 12 bolt with some axle shafts and u-joints. That way I keep my weight down and keep my ground clearance. And plus I won't need new wheels and all that crap.

I'm planning on running a 35x12.5" tire which with axle shafts and stronger u-joints I should be ok long as I don't get too crazy with the skinny pedal. And maybe beef up the joints in the front 10 bolt also, the axle shafts should be ok, but I think the joints are more prone to failure.

03-26-2004, 04:40 PM	#1
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Anyone beefed up a 12 bolt rear? Instead of going with a 14bFF axle i'm actually just thinking about beefing up my 12 bolt with some axle shafts and u-joints. That way I keep my weight down and keep my ground clearance. And plus I won't need new wheels and all that crap. I'm planning on running a 35x12.5" tire which with axle shafts and stronger u-joints I should be ok long as I don't get too crazy with the skinny pedal. And maybe beef up the joints in the front 10 bolt also, the axle shafts should be ok, but I think the joints are more prone to failure. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.



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