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Old 09-29-2009, 07:59 PM
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So I grenaded my 10 bolt again and am looking to upgrade. I'm not sure what my options are though. I don't have the cash for a 9" swap so I am looking for a 14 bolt that will bolt in. I have disc brakes in the rear and would be willing to swap over to drums if I have to. Any suggestions? How far can you take a 10 bolt with the right parts?
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What exactly did you break?
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The 14 bolt from the later SS's and Vortec Max's will bolt in...I believe that they are drum brakes but you mentioned that's not a problem. They already have the 6 lug axles...
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
What exactly did you break?
The carrier housing cracked and the ring and pinion gears were chipped and just generaly worn down.
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
The 14 bolt from the later SS's and Vortec Max's will bolt in...I believe that they are drum brakes but you mentioned that's not a problem. They already have the 6 lug axles...
That's what I've been told in the past but I am having a hard time locating one.
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dang, what housing was it?
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you will find them in the 05 up vho, the 04 had a 10 bolt

this is mine on my 05 vho, i'm doing 505 hp and no problems
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Originally Posted by shakesvho
you will find them in the 05 up vho, the 04 had a 10 bolt

this is mine on my 05 vho, i'm doing 505 hp and no problems
Thanks for the info and that is a sick setup you got there.
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
The 14 bolt from the later SS's and Vortec Max's will bolt in...I believe that they are drum brakes but you mentioned that's not a problem. They already have the 6 lug axles...
Billy, were any 14 bolts configured w/. 6lugs & discs?

Turbo 6.0, 525RWHP/ 575RWTQ was all it took to crack a housing? What were u doin at the time it broke? Normal drivin or abusin the daylights out of it?

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what diff were you running? i have a detroit locker in mine and it has taken alot of abuse. although i have broken 2 stock axle shafts. but i wiegh over 6000lbs and seemd to be making alot of power.

note: the last axle that broke seems to have slapped around and crack the bearing seat of the detroit. but the first time it broke it didn't hurt it.


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