strengthening 10 bolt
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strengthening 10 bolt
Does a rear end girdle really strengthen up your rear end? Like the T/A rear end girdle, is it worth the money? Or should I just wait and buy a 12 bolt when the 10 bolt breaks? Thanks
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Re: strengthening 10 bolt
It'll help prevent flexing of the case and bearing caps. Stepping up to a 12 bolt or 9 inch is a better route if you plan on hitting the rear end with much more power than stock. If you don't want or need to spend the money on a stronger rear end at least spend the money on the girdle. It's a cost effective way to strengthen your stock rear end to a point.
FWIW My car has the aluminum rear end cover(no bearing cap bracing)that was installed by SLP and I've hit it with way more than it was intended to see. It's a 6 speed and I've used every tire short of drag slicks without blowing it up. I'm not going to push my luck by trying slicks though. Pretty sure I know how that story will end!
FWIW My car has the aluminum rear end cover(no bearing cap bracing)that was installed by SLP and I've hit it with way more than it was intended to see. It's a 6 speed and I've used every tire short of drag slicks without blowing it up. I'm not going to push my luck by trying slicks though. Pretty sure I know how that story will end!
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Re: strengthening 10 bolt
Originally Posted by 96camaroSS
It'll help prevent flexing of the case and bearing caps. Stepping up to a 12 bolt or 9 inch is a better route if you plan on hitting the rear end with much more power than stock. If you don't want or need to spend the money on a stronger rear end at least spend the money on the girdle. It's a cost effective way to strengthen your stock rear end to a point.
FWIW My car has the aluminum rear end cover(no bearing cap bracing)that was installed by SLP and I've hit it with way more than it was intended to see. It's a 6 speed and I've used every tire short of drag slicks without blowing it up. I'm not going to push my luck by trying slicks though. Pretty sure I know how that story will end!
FWIW My car has the aluminum rear end cover(no bearing cap bracing)that was installed by SLP and I've hit it with way more than it was intended to see. It's a 6 speed and I've used every tire short of drag slicks without blowing it up. I'm not going to push my luck by trying slicks though. Pretty sure I know how that story will end!
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