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Dec 16, 2003 | 12:38 AM

S.J.S.

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Should I worry about breaking something.

As far as my rear end. I plan on running my mods below with sticky's. The only thing stock on my car is the rear end.

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Dec 16, 2003 | 08:00 AM

TedH

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With a stroker and stcky tires I would be investing in a 12 bolt.

Dec 16, 2003 | 10:34 AM

red

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I predict that the only stock item on your car will need to be replaced.

Dec 16, 2003 | 11:19 AM

KCFormula

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If I were you I would be more worried about your transmission. I would get a girdle for the rear end and it should be fine for a while.

Dec 16, 2003 | 07:52 PM

RacinLT1

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i forsee the stock rear having a short lifespan with that combo and stickies.

The trans looks to be built,so you should be fine there.

Dec 17, 2003 | 05:30 AM

S.J.S.

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K....first off, what the heck is a girdle?

Didn't do much research on rear ends before I built this ****.

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Dec 17, 2003 | 08:12 AM

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rear end girdle is a replacement cover made from cast alum with 2 bolts that are uses to preload the carrier caps.

Dec 17, 2003 | 11:35 AM

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Actually, on my very first pass after installing the stroker the transmission slipped... It was a TCI 700R4 with a 3600 stall.

Dec 17, 2003 | 04:50 PM

S.J.S.

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where do you get those girdles from????

Dec 18, 2003 | 10:23 AM

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TedH

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Try http://www.summitracing.com

I think it is part number SME-8510400

This will only help a very little bit... I broke the rear a couple of times with a cover before I installed the stroker. I finally put in a 12 bolt.

Dec 18, 2003 | 10:26 AM

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S.J.S.

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what kinda mods did you have to do to install the 12 bolt????

Dec 18, 2003 | 07:33 PM

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RacinLT1

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no mods needed for a 12 bolt or a 9". unbolt the stock rear,bolt in the new 1.

Dec 18, 2003 | 07:57 PM

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Stephen 87 IROC

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After you purchase an aftermarket bolt in one. Expect to pay around $2000 for either. A junkyard 12 bolt or 9" will not "bolt in".

Dec 19, 2003 | 01:51 AM

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The 9 inch Ford is stronger. From what I have heard the 12 bolt is about the same design and strength as the Ford 8.8. You won't break the 9 inch Ford rear.

Dec 19, 2003 | 10:16 AM

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I got my 12 bolt from here: http://www.moserengineering.com
Moser has provided me excellent service. The added strength of a 9" isn't a factor until you start pushing the design limits in my opinion.

Last edited by TedH; Dec 19, 2003 at 12:59 PM.

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