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Old 05-30-2012, 02:05 PM   #1
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51 rear end choices

have lined up a 350 roller motor from a escalade, and putting a 700r4 behind it. can i use a rear end from a camaro or chevelle instead of a s10 so it is heaver duty. or what do you recommend as a alternative.
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Old 06-02-2012, 11:11 AM   #2
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Re: 51 rear end choices

8.5" 10 bolt from a leaf spring Camaro or Nova is the right width and parts, gears and differntials abound. CPP sells a weld on spring perch and shock bracket kit.
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Old 06-02-2012, 11:59 AM   #3
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Re: 51 rear end choices

1995 - 1999 Ford Explorer 8.8 rear end.

Do a quick search here on the forum.

+ Cheaper (Picked mine up for less than $120 including a sway bar from a Pick and Pull)
+ Strong (8.8 ring gear in them with 31 spines)
+ Posi (many of them came with Trac Loc)
+ Disc brakes

I am putting a 1997 one in my '49 right now.
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Old 06-02-2012, 01:15 PM   #4
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+1 to the Ford 8.8 out of the Explorer. I picked up 2 over the weekend from Pick N Pull, one for the 56 and one for my Dad's 65.
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