Late model 10 bolt rear... not quite 3" axle tubes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lock** · 08-04-2004, 08:30 AM

I was planning to mount a nicely built 10 bolt from my 86 IROC into my truck. Ive got the axle saddles and super track bar kit from ECC to help mount it. Turns out the axle tubes arent quite 3" though. More like 2 3/4+". So the rear seems to mount fine but the saddles dont completely caress the axle tubes like it does on the old rear end. Anyone forsee problems with mounting this rear? Seems like it will bolt up fine and will jsut need a little extra time with the welding.

**lock** · 08-06-2004, 10:08 PM

An FYI for others. I talked with some one at ECC and they said many people use their saddles for 2.5" axles. All That is needed is welding in some steel to make up the difference. I picked up a nice 1/8 piece that Ill weld in and make it a 2.75 saddle.

Ive been quite impressed with ECC. Very nice folks, helpfull and great parts... not the cheapest around but they have stuff others dont!

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-06-2004, 10:17 PM

Chassie Engineering has 10 bolt saddles for 8.00 each, i believe they are 2 13/16.

**lock** · 08-06-2004, 11:49 PM

Well that beats what I paid.

08-04-2004, 08:30 AM	#1
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Late model 10 bolt rear... not quite 3" axle tubes I was planning to mount a nicely built 10 bolt from my 86 IROC into my truck. Ive got the axle saddles and super track bar kit from ECC to help mount it. Turns out the axle tubes arent quite 3" though. More like 2 3/4+". So the rear seems to mount fine but the saddles dont completely caress the axle tubes like it does on the old rear end. Anyone forsee problems with mounting this rear? Seems like it will bolt up fine and will jsut need a little extra time with the welding. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

08-06-2004, 10:08 PM	#2
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	An FYI for others. I talked with some one at ECC and they said many people use their saddles for 2.5" axles. All That is needed is welding in some steel to make up the difference. I picked up a nice 1/8 piece that Ill weld in and make it a 2.75 saddle. Ive been quite impressed with ECC. Very nice folks, helpfull and great parts... not the cheapest around but they have stuff others dont! __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

08-06-2004, 10:17 PM	#3
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Chassie Engineering has 10 bolt saddles for 8.00 each, i believe they are 2 13/16. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-06-2004, 11:49 PM	#4
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Well that beats what I paid. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com



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