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10-25-2009, 07:50 PM #1
12 bolt
i'm thinking about either replacing my 200,000 mile 10 bolt with a 12-bolt or rebuilding my 10 bolt (new 3.42 gears,complete kit with all the bearings,and new axles).before y'all call me crazy(or worse) for rebuilding a weak a$$ 10 bolt,my t/a is a daily driver and has only seen the track once,not to mention it's a auto and only runs street radials.i would like to get a new 12-bolt from Moser or Strange, but $2250 is a lot of cash and i think its overkill because my stock 10 bolt has done fine for 200,000 miles. my question is,is there anyone that sells 12 bolts that are new and cost around $1000? i don't want a used one.suggestions?
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10-25-2009, 07:58 PM #2
you may find a used 12 bolt for that price, but if you dont tear it up really like u stated, but a nice rebuild 10 bolt would be fine to me. but if you take it to the track and beat on it, well then 12 bolt,
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10-25-2009, 08:10 PM #3
I've always said not to put money into the 10 bolt but if you're dead set on keeping the 10 bolt your best bet is probably to just buy a complete one used. I usually see them for $200ish or so. Probably have more than that in yours rebuilding it.
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10-25-2009, 08:34 PM #4
i thought about a used ten bolt out of a manual f-body with the 3.42 gears already in there,but i am concerned with the ethics of salvage yards,and most guys with six-speed ls1 powered cars beat them rear ends up pretty good,hence the need for stronger rears.
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10-25-2009, 08:36 PM #5
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10-25-2009, 08:59 PM #6
Well, I just sold my used 12 bolt for 1000 bucks. Granted, it was not assembled, but all that guy needed was a ring/pinion install kit. He made out pretty well I would say. You just need to find someone that is selling for cheaper then usual. The guy who bought mine will probably have 1400 into it. The 10 bolt might last you a good while judging by your driving habits and tire choices. Its up to you, a used 12 bolt is almost immediately stronger then a new 10 bolt if its in decent condition.
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10-25-2009, 09:01 PM #7
guessing you did not sell that 12 bolt to joshiedoom.lol
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10-25-2009, 09:04 PM #8
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10-25-2009, 11:20 PM #9
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10-27-2009, 02:42 AM #10
update: rear end is making a popping sound when turning right,i figured the rear axle fluid and limited slip additive needed to changed,it did,but the popping noise remains.so do i need to replace the carrier if i decide to rebuild the 10 bolt?i already planned to replaced the gears,all the bearings,and the axles.
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10-27-2009, 07:32 PM #11
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I really hate to see you rebuild the 10 bolt and then a year later it start doing the something else and have to rebuild again etc. I know you really don't need a 12 bolt or other upgraded rear for your purposes, but I just hate putting any money into a 10 bolt.
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10-27-2009, 09:18 PM #12
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10-28-2009, 02:08 AM #13
so the best route to go is too bite the bullet and get a 12-bolt? i guess it's better to have a stronger rear end than i need than a barely adequate 10 bolt.is there any board sponsors that sell new 12 bolts?
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10-29-2009, 12:04 AM #14
bite the bullet, i think it makes a car worth more in my eyes.
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10-29-2009, 12:57 PM #15
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10-29-2009, 01:23 PM #16
You may be able to get a 10 bolt free. If you were closer, you could have mine. No one wants to bother with the shipping, and most people won't buy one used so you're stuck with them sometimes. I've been trying to give mine away for 3 years now. Post it up in "wanted" and see if you can score a freebie.
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10-29-2009, 02:58 PM #17
I appreciate the offer,but I have decided to get a 12 bolt,probably a Moser.thanks for the help,guys!
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10-29-2009, 03:03 PM #18
Cool! You'll love it. I'v been kicking the snot outta mine since I bolted it in. No problems at all. What gears are you going with? I would go 4.11. I did 3.73 in mine, and I've been regretting it ever since. Car moves good, but the gear change basically just offset the extra weight.
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10-29-2009, 05:22 PM #19
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10-30-2009, 10:20 AM #20
I would just get a used 10-bolt u really dont need to spend the money on a 12-bolt & if I were gonna do a rear change it wouldn't be a 12-bolt or a Strange! But i do think that
3.42 is a nice choice for an A4 DD
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