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xtreme80 · 08-22-2008, 02:39 AM

Shop around and see what you can find in a 12 bolt... they are pretty common.

I got the 12 bolt for my 80 shortie for 30 bucks. Open with a 3.73, and that was coming from an open 2.73. It was in perfect condition, just been rebuilt, and brand new brakes on it. 30 bucks and I gave him my old rear so he could roll the parts truck still.

The deals are out there, especially if you're not in a hurry. Yeah I didn't get posi... but 30 bucks for a nearly new rear out of a wrecked truck was awesome... still runs great.

And a 3.73 with the 700r4 isn't gonna be too bad with gas mileage... mine sucks with the 3 speed though.

08-22-2008, 02:39 AM	#6
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Question about rear end change and trans leak Shop around and see what you can find in a 12 bolt... they are pretty common. I got the 12 bolt for my 80 shortie for 30 bucks. Open with a 3.73, and that was coming from an open 2.73. It was in perfect condition, just been rebuilt, and brand new brakes on it. 30 bucks and I gave him my old rear so he could roll the parts truck still. The deals are out there, especially if you're not in a hurry. Yeah I didn't get posi... but 30 bucks for a nearly new rear out of a wrecked truck was awesome... still runs great. And a 3.73 with the 700r4 isn't gonna be too bad with gas mileage... mine sucks with the 3 speed though.