Let's follow along as Jim explores the many ways Moser has refined and strengthened the classic Chevy 12-bolt rear axle. If you're maybe thinking you can get it done cheaper the old-fashioned way ...

Axle bearings ... While original 12-bolt housings are becoming rare, Moser has stepped into the void with a brand-new housing configured for all the popular Chevy body styles.

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 ...

This includes a choice of differential type and gear ratio, making it easy to build a drop-in third member for your classic Chevy. If you still have a 10- or 12-bolt axle in your Chevy ...

Well, that's probably what most customized trucks out there feel when they come across this muscular 1968 Chevy C10 ... suspension setup and a Moser 12-bolt rear end. Behind the large wheels ...