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Old 04-21-2016 | 01:56 PM
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What do you all think? At what point is it appropriate with the AWD to think about a stronger rear axle?

I know its kind of an opinion thing... but thats really all I am looking for. I guess if anyone could weigh in on differences in weight or typical power loss from the beefier parts I would appreciate that too.
Old 04-21-2016 | 03:30 PM
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I never ran a 10b with any decent power, but I can say my 14b has never given me a single issue on two turbo trucks even after I did my first gear change. Thing is a beast.
Old 04-21-2016 | 09:22 PM
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Interested to know as well.
Old 04-21-2016 | 09:30 PM
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14b in heavy vehicle with power and youll never worry
Old 04-21-2016 | 09:46 PM
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If you have the cash its not a bad idea but i seriously doubt you'll hurt the 10b.
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Old 04-22-2016 | 04:31 AM
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There's a local 9 sec 4600lb 2wd truck, trans brake, 1.4x 60ft running stock 10 bolt with Moser axles, diff cover, TruTrac, and 1350 ujoints.
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Stock 10bolt with axles and ttutrac isnt stock
Old 04-22-2016 | 09:38 AM
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Yeah, that's not a stock 10b lol
Old 04-22-2016 | 11:13 AM
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i changed from 10 bolt to 14 bolt back in the day, i wonder the difference in weight aswell, still has the stock g80 in it, not the best unit for drag racing but it still works just like its supposed to after 7 years of beating at it, i´ll put a locker in it one day



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