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Old 03-27-2008, 10:40 AM
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I have a rcsb 2wd with a trutrac. How much power can I get away with on slicks before the 10 bolt gives up? Opinions?
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Well, take a look at what CurtD is doing!
I think the recipe to a strong 10 bolt is simply preventing wheel hop issues.
A TA cover will help with the forces applied upon the case under load as well.
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With Cal-tracs and running 8.00 in 1/8th I started twisting axles. 1.70's 60'.
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With Cal-tracs and running 8.00 in 1/8th I started twisting axles. 1.70's 60'.

OH ****...
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With Cal-tracs and running 8.00 in 1/8th I started twisting axles. 1.70's 60'.
Any wheel hop? Or just too much torque. Are there any direct replacement upgrades?
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Yukon makes axles for the 8.6 30 spline 10 bolt, I have them in my truck...
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I have seen the stock axles withstand 1.5X 60fts.
Its not a bad idea to upgrade axles though, there only a couple hundred bucks.
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When they twist is it a catastrophic failure?
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Twisted axles can and will lead to catastrophic failure. They become extrordinarily weak at that point and will break shortly thereafter.
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I have over a hundred run's down the track and have an eaton and 3.90s on slick's, mostly dead hookin 1.70 60's No problems yet.
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