so itwasn't a big surprise when an axle broke right at the flange. We'vesubjected our Chevelle to much more than just high torque andsticky-tire drag launches; we've also abused the stock 12-bolt ...

Some have argued that GM's 12-bolt axle has some performance benefits (primarily less frictional loss) compared to the Ford 9-inch, but even so, Chevy guys have been forced to throng to the 9er ...

He laid into the throttle and the blown small-block Chevy went to work. One of the M&H Racemaster slicks came spinning out of the left wheelwell with the axle attached ... 10- and 12-bolt rearends ...