I need a new rear end
 

Re: I need a new rear end
 

Early to mid '80's Jeep Wagoneer rear is a dana 44 axle with a centered diff and 60" width, 6 lug. 88-98 2wd Chevy 2500 light duty rear is a semi-float 14 bolt and is 65" wide, 6 lug. Someone else will have to chime in with 67-72 widths as I know there were a couple different ones.

Re: I need a new rear end
 

I used a 12 bolt posi 6 lug from a '65 -'66

Re: I need a new rear end
 

Are you looking to stay original? I have a 56 Chevy truck, pretty rough, I'll sell the whole truck for $250, it has the original rear in it.
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I'm about 4 hours west of J-ville.

Re: I need a new rear end
 

You can use a rear from a 1964-69 chevy 1/2 ton truck, they are six lug axles and the same width from drum to drum as your factory rear. The driveshaft input should be the same making the spring perches the only item thant would need to be changed. As an added bonus they came with 3.07 - 3.73 gears, if you get lucky you might even find one with a posi unit.

I have personally helped two friends install this type of axle in task force type trucks over the years, and it can be accomplished over a weekend. Also, I've helped put one in a 1950 chevy 1/2 ton recently - that one required replacement of the closed driveline.