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truckincurt · 10-27-2009, 05:08 PM

will a 10 bolt rear end hold 500 ft lbs of torque

turp mcspray · 10-27-2009, 06:38 PM

If built well. There are a lot of guys running single digits in the 1/4 mile, with a 8 1/2" 10 bolt. Not that it's the ideal way to go, but it can and has been done.

LONGHAIR · 10-27-2009, 07:29 PM

The real question is: "Will your tires or suspension?" seriously...if you are not "hooking up" the strength of the rear end doesn't really matter that much.

Myself · 10-27-2009, 08:50 PM

I agree with the above. Just too many variables. With a locker and 35-15.50 boggers....NO. Open diff and 235/70-15 .....indefinately.

truckincurt · 10-28-2009, 08:20 PM

if i build the 10 bolt its gionto have a detroit true trax and tires are goin to be 10" wide slicks if i can fit them

cableguy0 · 10-28-2009, 08:27 PM

If your going to all that effort you might as well find at least a 12 bolt to start with. Its a much stronger foundation to start with.

orbot · 10-28-2009, 09:21 PM

will 12 bolt and 10 bolt rears have interchangable parts like axles?

cableguy0 · 10-28-2009, 09:35 PM

no. nothing interchanges. everything on the 12 bolt is bigger

Blazer1970 · 10-29-2009, 06:37 AM

Actually, you can swap the axle shafts between a newer 30 spline 10 bolt and a 12 bolt. They are exactly the same except for the length of the little bit of shaft that extends past the c-clip.

truckincurt · 10-29-2009, 07:16 PM

is there any way to convert the 12 bolts to 5 lug?

truckincurt · 10-29-2009, 07:35 PM

plz disregard last this post

**Captainfab** · 10-29-2009, 11:34 PM

If you're talking about the '63-'70 12 bolts, then yes. You can get aftermarket 5 lug conversion axles from CPP, Early Classic, and Summit

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Originally Posted by truckincurt

is there any way to convert the 12 bolts to 5 lug?

Driveway Dreams · 10-30-2009, 12:20 AM

My stock, worn out 350 and the 4 speed sheared the right shaft in my 10 bolt. So, I have a 12 bolt now for the sake of a little more strength.

10-27-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
truckincurt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 106	10 bolt will a 10 bolt rear end hold 500 ft lbs of torque __________________ diy or die

10-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: 10 bolt If built well. There are a lot of guys running single digits in the 1/4 mile, with a 8 1/2" 10 bolt. Not that it's the ideal way to go, but it can and has been done. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

10-27-2009, 08:50 PM	#4
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: 10 bolt I agree with the above. Just too many variables. With a locker and 35-15.50 boggers....NO. Open diff and 235/70-15 .....indefinately.

10-28-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
truckincurt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 106	Re: 10 bolt if i build the 10 bolt its gionto have a detroit true trax and tires are goin to be 10" wide slicks if i can fit them __________________ diy or die

10-28-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 10 bolt If your going to all that effort you might as well find at least a 12 bolt to start with. Its a much stronger foundation to start with. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#7
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: 10 bolt will 12 bolt and 10 bolt rears have interchangable parts like axles?

10-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 10 bolt no. nothing interchanges. everything on the 12 bolt is bigger __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-29-2009, 06:37 AM	#9
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: 10 bolt Actually, you can swap the axle shafts between a newer 30 spline 10 bolt and a 12 bolt. They are exactly the same except for the length of the little bit of shaft that extends past the c-clip. __________________ Tim

10-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#10
truckincurt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 106	Re: 10 bolt is there any way to convert the 12 bolts to 5 lug? __________________ diy or die

10-29-2009, 07:35 PM	#11
truckincurt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 106	Re: 10 bolt plz disregard last this post __________________ diy or die Last edited by truckincurt; 10-29-2009 at 07:35 PM. Reason: forgot a word

10-30-2009, 12:20 AM	#13
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: 10 bolt My stock, worn out 350 and the 4 speed sheared the right shaft in my 10 bolt. So, I have a 12 bolt now for the sake of a little more strength. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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