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Old 10-13-2009, 09:38 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by THUMPER20X View Post
The solid axle does have advantages. However. I would not even bother at all unless it was Ford 9" The 10-12bolt is a pile IMO. The 9 is a superior piece in strength, durability and ease of gear change and setups.
A 10/12 bolt setup eats less hp, though, due to the pinion height, and it's quite a bit lighter...the GM units have lived beneath some pretty stout stuff...so if you're within the limits of a good 10/12 setup, you'll be ahead of a comparable 9-inch setup. But if you're talking crazy amounts of HP (and hooking it), the 9-inch is the safe bet...
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