Isn't it insensitive to "give" an axle an identity? Shouldn't we let the axle decide what it is for itself?
Jesus fuck i make one post asking questions about something ive never dealt with and now im not allowed to know what a fucking sterling is.
I did not read the responses which I am sure you had a pile of them right away..
Sterling ten and a quarter. I ran one in a 4400 car on 43' and never had a single issue for years. It is arguably stronger than a 14 bolt and was ignored by the off road community because.... well, I dont know why ...They are cheep, strong, readily available, and easy to set up.
Because its an 8 on 170mm bolt pattern.
Because its an 8 on 170mm bolt pattern.
Because its an 8 on 170mm bolt pattern.
8x6.5, the drums and short pinion yoke tell its an 85-92? they were 8x6.5 till 97
Better answer...
It's the axle 14 bolt guys ignore because its cheaper, stronger, more readily available, but somehow not as good...
How do you figure its stronger? 14b is the same ring gear Dia but had a 3rd pinion bearing. Plus the slightly larger shafts.
Not saying the 10.25/10.5 isn't a great axle. Iirc it hangs down no less than a standard front dana 60. The o ring seal shafts are sweet too.
Bearings are bigger. 14 bolts shafts are not bigger than the ones we’ve had.
You guys are like a bunch of Volvo drivers hanging out at a Pilot and a W900l with a C-15 shows up.
I think you could argue, as strong, but stronger is kinda tough.
You guys are like a bunch of Volvo drivers hanging out at a Pilot and a W900l with a C-15 shows up.