it's not a stupid question. it's just a matter of opinion. the 10 bolt comes in quite a few configurations. a 7.5 junk 8.2 slightly better,the bop style, and the 8.5, if your gonna use a 10 bolt the 8.5 is the only choice. but with the aftermarket parts availble both the 8.8 and 8.5 are decent rears. i would choose the 10 bolt only because it will be easier to swap into other cars because of it's 3" tubes, most brackets and perches are set up for 3"tubes not the 2.750 of the 8.8. i hope that amswers your question
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Originally Posted by bill dedman
It's valuable information, for sure, to know about the small axle tubes in the 8.8, and the problems they cause, but I was basically just interested in the answer to the question about the relative strength of the 10-bolt Chevy's ring and pinion and carrier assembly as regards torque-handling capabilitiy as compared with an 8.8" Ford.
Nobody seems to have an answer for that, so it's probably just a stupid question with no real, available, accurate answer.
Thanks for all the comments; I do appreciate the good info!!!
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