I posted before asking if a 2012 14 bolt 6 lug rear axle is a direct swap into my 1999 Silverado 1500. After looking around I haven't found any within a few hundred miles that aren't $1k+ in price. So my question is, would it be worth spending the money and building the 10 bolt with a locker and axles I already have or go and buy the 14 bolt? Just not quite sure what route to go. I don't think ill every be over 800 or so hp in the truck and I plan on doing 4wd launches at the track, so keep that in mind. Thanks for the help

 

Plenty of guys on here pushing power through a 10 bolt. Atomic (nevermind hes 14 bolt) and 4x4 and Foose04 is another and he was 2wd.

 

My 2002 has a 14 bolt
My 2010 has a 14 bolt

Both have girdles
Both have trutracs

By means if you can find one..run one

If not build the 10 bolt

 

I have a 14b in mine, and also 4wd.

4wd technically makes it easier on the rear since the power is now being split between the front and the rear. You would probably be fine with the 10b with a decent limited slip. The 14b is a beefier part, but also more expensive and heavier.

 

I hit my 10 bolt with a 350 shot behind my 370 a lot.. Had a stock open carrier with a mini spool and stock carrier.. Never had an issue..

 

Funny thing is the 8 lug 14SF axles are cheaper than the 6 lug version and can be converted to run 6 lug very easily while having the benefit of the larger 8 lug brakes. Also comes out MUUUUUCH cheaper compared to buying the 6 lugger.

 

and its a huge power robber

 

10 bolt is a ticking time bomb.

 

lil sis did go 9.0 with a 10bolt as well going 199.99 mph in standing mile

 

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