Ford rear ends (8.8 or 9in)

[Matts94Z28]

Originally Posted by CPTNSLOW

I got the heavier duty 9" i just pulled out of F150 if you want it 3.55 gear, but i havent opened it to see the damage. You could build it how you like.

I'm going to order one and be done with it.

Buuuuut, we will discuss it next weekend. I may be interested in it anyway.

[94zson]

if matt doesnt want it, i would be interested. need it for my s10 eventually.

[CPTNSLOW]

Its in florence, make me an offer

[Matts94Z28]

Well I got a line on a 1500 mile 12-bolt w/ eaton posi(800lb spring), 33spline axles and backing plates for half the cost of the s60...

This is tough. I really would like to have a new rear end thats strong and I won't have to worry about, but I am a jew at heart and live for a good deal.

I have never really considered the 12-bolt as an option for my car.

Anyone have any complaints about 12-bolts?

[2fast4u2catch]

12 bolts do not like ta cars i had one in my lt1 car. i broke it in exactly how i was told then went to the track after 3 passes on nittos she was singing to me they just dont like the shock of the ta. ive heard many stories about this happening to other people

[cliff-1972]

I ran 6.16 @110 w/a 1.32 60ft launching at 4500rpm in my old 70 Nova with a 12 bolt.The 12 bolt had 4.88 gear,33 spline spool and strange axles.The tires were 32/14.0/15 Firestone slicks.The car with driver weights 3250lbs.No Nos or other power adders.Just raw HP.I never had a lick of trouble from it.

My brother's 69 Nova "small" BBC weights 3900lbs+ with driver.It did run 6.80-.90 using a 8.5" 10 bolt.The 8.5 has 3.90 gear,Moser 28 spline spool and Moser C-clip elim axles.It also has a T/A cover which acts as a gridle.He launches off idle using a manual valvebody T350 w/a TCI super streetfighter conv (3500 stall).Those ET's are on motor.With 180 shot out the hole off idle it flashes to 5000rpm,dang wore converter,and has run 6.60's.So,as Holten said,10 bolt can be built to last.

My 64 runs a 9" with 4.33 gears,31 spline Detroit Locker,Nodular housing and "stock" resplined axles.It weights 4000lbs+ with driver.I launch off trans brake at 3200-3500 rpms.My best time is a 6.96 @ 99mph w/a 1.57 60ft.I do have tire spin off the line,about 2 1/2-3 revolutions.

[1998ta__1991rs]

12 bolts work great in older cars, they just don't like the abuse in the center where the TQ arm mounts

[cliff-1972]

OK,the torque arm is the issue.That is a different set up then.Gotcha

[Matts94Z28]

I also have a very short chassis mount tq arm on my car.

[ElecTech]

Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

I also have a very short chassis mount tq arm on my car perfectly suited for an S60

Fixed it for ya, Matt.

[Matts94Z28]

Originally Posted by ElecTech

Fixed it for ya, Matt.

The time is drawing near. 3 more weeks to figure this out.

[ElecTech]

Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

The time is drawing near. 3 more weeks to figure this out.

Don't tell me about 3 weeks...

[Matts94Z28]

Originally Posted by ElecTech

Don't tell me about 3 weeks...

I am accepting donations until the 18th. Just in case anyone wanted to pitch in.

[AverageJoe]

Originally Posted by 2fast4u2catch

12 bolts do not like ta cars i had one in my lt1 car. i broke it in exactly how i was told then went to the track after 3 passes on nittos she was singing to me they just dont like the shock of the ta. ive heard many stories about this happening to other people

I'm having the same experience with mine, Rob set up the gears though...


Actually, they were whisper quiet until a few good track passes.

[Matts94Z28]

Originally Posted by AverageJoe

I'm having the same experience with mine, Rob set up the gears though...


Actually, they were whisper quiet until a few good track passes.

That's the same thing that has happened to my 10bolt 3 times. Dead quiet until track passes. I would hate to spend the money on a 12bolt and have the same thing happen.