12 bolt vs Dana 44 vs 9 inch

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Dec 5, 2000 | 01:13 AM

HighCountry

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12 bolt vs Dana 44 vs 9 inch

Which would be better for my 3rd gen. I am planning on 550-750 horsepower. Would a narrowed 12 bolt from a 60s or 70s gm car be okay? Are those c clips in a 12 bolt really that big of a problem? Do Dana 44s have those c clips?

Dec 5, 2000 | 04:09 PM

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Go with the 9in. Yes, c-clips are bad. 750hp-go with a T400. Cost ~500 for a T400, maybe ~1000 for a 350.

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Dec 5, 2000 | 04:51 PM

ede

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only one answer here. 9" ford rear all the way. there isn't any thing you can't buy for a ford rear.

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Dec 5, 2000 | 08:31 PM

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From: So-cal.

On your last question of c-clips on the dana 44 the answer is no. The dana 44 has bolt in axles with 30 splines on them.

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