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I will be replacing and upgrading my rearend this winter. I will be keeping my GM 8.5 inch 10-bolt housing and replacing everything in there. I want a 30-spline limited slip carrier and 30-spline C-clip axles with a 3.73 gear.

Question: Which make and model Carrier would you recommend? There is detroit locker, detroit trutrac, eaton posi, etc. I don't which which is best recommended for my application. I believe they are all about the same price (around $425 or so)

Mine is a street car, not a trailer queen drag car. Has BB 454 motor, Turbo 350 trans with 3000 stall converter.

thanks.

Eaton if itīs a streetcar.

Marcus

Eaton if itīs a streetcar.

Marcus

thanks buddy

Eaton will be best for your use. The Detroit Locker would be great if you were drag racing a lot. The Trutrac is good for auto cross. Don't go Auburn.

Eaton will be best for your use. The Detroit Locker would be great if you were drag racing a lot. The Trutrac is good for auto cross. Don't go Auburn.

thanks buddy. I knew this would happen. I'm getting pointed in different directions. that's ok though. I have narrowed it down to a Eaton Posi or a Detroit Trutrac. I will make my decision soon.

Lee

Eaton :)

Eaton all the way!!:beers:

Eaton all the way!!:beers:

thanks 69 - looks like most people are agreeing with you. I'm certainly leaning towards the Eaton Posi at this time.

Eaton!

Looks like it's unanamous. I have an Eaton Posi too. love it

Chuck

What's this swap gonna cost you? I've got a peg leg 10 bolt with a mild 350 engine and would like to get affordable positraction. It this costs a lot, I'd probably spend a bit extra and find a 12 bolt.

the cost of a new 12 bolt housing setup is $2200.00 from moser, etc. I just bought all the 10-bolt stuff for about $1100.00 including the cover plate girdle. Heres what I got:

Moser 30-spline axles @ $235/pair
Eaton 30-spline posi @ $410
Richmond 3.90 gear set @ $175
Master Installation kit @ $100
10-bolt Moser Housing cover Girdle @ $125
Had a welding shop TIG weld the axles @ $100

Total about $1200.00

I save about $1000 by keeping the 10-bolt housing and when it's done it will probably be equal in strength to a 12 bolt setup.