i broke it

[russellsroost31]

well guys i broke my chevy bad
me and my buddy were goin to walmart got bout 1/4 mile from my house stoped and when i started to go i hear the loudest bang of my life
i blew out my rear axle ad we think i F@#$ed up my tranny
its gettin a full posi rear end now with 373 gearin and if it needs a new tranny hopefully i can get ahold of a 700r4 but idk if i will be able to

[CJM]

It just blew for no reason? You didnt notice like signs of this, banging, noises, etc?

You sure you just didnt bust a u-joint?

[russellsroost31]

ok when the rear dif cover is busted away from the axle atleast 3 inches with all thease gears and s h i t falling out i think i blew it um and no not really

[CJM]

Ok I gotcha.

Chevy rear should be easy to find.

[bcleveland]

I think what you ment to say was me and my buddy stopped and decided to do a burn out and then heard the loudest bang in my life. LOL

[russellsroost31]

nope not true and it turns out the 700r4 tranny would be to much of a pain to have instaled so i think ill go with monster transmissions heavy duty 4l60e with a low stall torque converter

[slightlybent47]

Yep, those reverse changeovers will do it every time.lol
Rear ends don’t just blow for no reason. Haha! That’s funny rite there I don't care who you are! Get R’ Done!

[dxcody]

especially a chevy.. Aren't their 12 bolt rear ends supposedly the best there is?

I mean, they have used the exact same rear end since like the 70's right?

[CJM]

Originally posted by dxcody
especially a chevy.. Aren't their 12 bolt rear ends supposedly the best there is?

I mean, they have used the exact same rear end since like the 70's right?

Not all chevys use a 12 bolt rear, some use a 10 bolt, 12 bolt, some use 14 bolt and there a few variations with different ring and pinion gears which can make it stronger or weaker depending on what its got.

he probably has a 12 bolt tho. Perhaps the ring/pinion was worn out. Or his C clips coulda come undone.

Ford sterling axle is much stronger. No c-clips unless it was a semi floater axle and those arent all to common.

[dxcody]

Originally posted by CJM
Not all chevys use a 12 bolt rear, some use a 10 bolt, 12 bolt, some use 14 bolt and there a few variations with different ring and pinion gears which can make it stronger or weaker depending on what its got.

he probably has a 12 bolt tho. Perhaps the ring/pinion was worn out. Or his C clips coulda come undone.

Ford sterling axle is much stronger. No c-clips unless it was a semi floater axle and those arent all to common.

Oh alright.

I will be the first to tell you, I don't know much about cars and trucks. Never really messed with them lol.

[Tommy Warren]

if its a 4x4 you have to change the front ratio too

[fastredrider44]

I'm betting it was 10 bolt. How many miles were on the truck? You say the tranny went too? At the same time?

[russellsroost31]

yup and it already has 373 front gearing
and i come to find out i allso bent my drive shaft but i think its been bent for awhile

[fastredrider44]

Keep your eyes peeled for a 12 bolt or even a 6 lug 14 bolt. Chances are you can find a used one cheaper than you can rebuild yours, and find one with 3.73. Also, replace that driveshaft. A bent driveshaft is hell on bearings.

[russellsroost31]

my mechanic found one idk how many bolt but its 373 gearing with full posi