Rear End Rebuild Question

[FormulaFiend]

Well I am getting a pretty hard kick at high accel. Was thinking it was just gears, but it feels like wheel hop, but 10x more harsh so LoL I think I need to rebuild the rear end. It's a stock GM 10 Bolt and I was wondering about what a rebuild entails? Could I just buy like an Eaton Posi Differential and take the axles off the stock one and put it all together or what? I just paid almost 2k for a rebuild tranny, I don't really have the money to put a 12 bolt in. I was wondering how much a rebuild of the stock would be or could I just buy a new rear diff and put stock axles on it or what. I am a noob when it comes to a drive train and it pisses me off >.> Any suggestions? Or answers? Thanks guys, you have always been helpful.

~Jeff

[99blueZ]

are you an A4 or M6? Either way your rear end isn't strong enough to hold the power of the LS1. The best thing to do is get a new stronger rear such as a 12 bolt for an auto or a 9" or S60 for a 6spd. But since like most of us money is an issue i would just look for a used rear. A good one can be found for $200-300.

[FormulaFiend]

I'm an A4. don't have over 1-2k for a 12 bolt

[99blueZ]

like you said a new posi is a choice, but a new posi is expensive. Everyone will tell you that throwing $$ into a 10 bolt is worthless. Stuff will just keep breaking. Check out the sticky at the top of the drivetrain forum. I would look at getting a used 10 bolt - there plenty around in good condition for cheap - probably about the same $ you will pay for a new posi.