[Chevelle-list] 12-bolt rear

[Herb Lumpp]

Ok.  Down the road I intend to rebuild the rear end in my Blazer.  After
hearing about what other people have gone through getting rears built and
the cost involved, I started thinking it might be more cost effective to get
a new Strange S60 or Moser unit built to fit my truck.  That way I can get a
Detroit Locker, 35 or 40 spline axles, gears of my choice, etc.  On top of
that, if an aftermarket version of the car 12-bolt is stronger than the
factory truck version, even better.

Thanks.

Herb
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  In a message dated 9/5/2006 8:17:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
blamacamvet at gmail.com writes:
    Hi Tom,

    Obviously the truck rear (in my case Blazer) uses leaf springs.  Since
the case is different, car 12-bolt internal components don't interchange.
Ok.  Next question, is it weaker than a car 12-bolt?  Thanks.

    Herb
  Not that I am aware of.  A 12 bolt car rear is pretty stout.  The only
rears stronger are the 9" Ford and a Dana 60.

  Tom
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