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laplander · 08-11-2011, 12:47 AM

Now that the engine is getting finished and the tranny and converter are ready to go in, my next concern is what rear end do I need to make it stand up to what gets thrown at it. I figure I can limp along with the stock 12 bolt till I can get something installed, it's just not going to be as much fun till I do.

Here's the choices as I see them

1: Strange S60
2: Ford 9"
3: Chevy car 12 bolt built up
4: Used Dana 60 and get it built up

Dollar for dollar, what do you guys think is the best option? What's the narrowest I can go without narrowing the frame?

08-11-2011, 12:47 AM	#1
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	REar End choices for a BBC with mini blower and NOS Now that the engine is getting finished and the tranny and converter are ready to go in, my next concern is what rear end do I need to make it stand up to what gets thrown at it. I figure I can limp along with the stock 12 bolt till I can get something installed, it's just not going to be as much fun till I do. Here's the choices as I see them 1: Strange S60 2: Ford 9" 3: Chevy car 12 bolt built up 4: Used Dana 60 and get it built up Dollar for dollar, what do you guys think is the best option? What's the narrowest I can go without narrowing the frame?