sterling 10.5"

[N-Smooth]

why not?

1.5" 35 spline shafts
fullfloat
gears down to 5.38 (14ff doesn't)
no spool available...lincoln locker

downfalls are supposedly the ring gear bolts loosen and the tubes spin in the centersection. both those problems can be easily solved

thoughts?

 

[OCNORB]

Pumpkinbronc on here runs one fitted with an ARB.

Got it at P-N-P on half price day. He beats it pretty hard and has had no problems that I know of.


Why not's will probably include:
There too heavy. No heavier than a 14 bolt, probably lighter.

They hang too low. The clearance is actually not that bad considering the strength.

They spin the pinion bearings. I think this is only an issue when towing VERY heavy. Probably over design loads. I have never seen it, and my Sterling has 200,000 miles on it, alot of it covered with an old 11.5' camper and a Jeep in tow.

my .02- it's a great rear if the price is right.

 

[Milner]

Go for it!
They even have a flatter and higher bottom than a 14 bolt.
Mine has 145k on it....in the tow rig
For a budget wheeler I think it is a great axle.