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Mace · 11-28-07, 12:05 AM

sterling is a HUGE centersection. The 14 bolt hangs down a bit less when trimmed (easy) and has a smaller footprint.

But, the sterling is 35 spline form the factory and aftermarket support has stepped up considerably lately. It is an excellent axle..

as long as you do not max out the U joint's capability (most likely 1350's) you will be cool with the offset..

also, ifyou shortened the 14 bolt on one side (same length shafts then) you would have a nice offset.. BUt then your front axle would need to be shortened as well. It depends on what you want and how much you want to spend..

11-28-07, 12:05 AM	#12
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,965	sterling is a HUGE centersection. The 14 bolt hangs down a bit less when trimmed (easy) and has a smaller footprint. But, the sterling is 35 spline form the factory and aftermarket support has stepped up considerably lately. It is an excellent axle.. as long as you do not max out the U joint's capability (most likely 1350's) you will be cool with the offset.. also, ifyou shortened the 14 bolt on one side (same length shafts then) you would have a nice offset.. BUt then your front axle would need to be shortened as well. It depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.. __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."