Need Rear end suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JayG · 09-19-2006, 08:46 PM

The rear end on my brothers '48 Chevy 5 window pu went out. Turns out it was a '55 or '56 rear end. Thought I had a chart on a bunch of popular rear end widths, but can't locate it! With his wheel tire combo he indicated had could use from a 62" to 64" width. What is a reasonably late model rear with that spec, small Chevy bolt pattern and maybe even disc brakes? He's located just north of Atlanta and will have a local rod shop do the swap. (He enjoys truckin', but he's not mechanically hip). Thanks in advance for the help.

CAL 58 GMC · 09-19-2006, 11:04 PM

I used a 2003 chevy S-10 Blazer 10 bolt rear and udated everthing inisde using a Z-28 Carrier and ring and pinon gears. The later model S-10 blazers used disc brakes in the rear. The two wheel drive is 58" wide and the 4X4 is 60" wide. He's a picture.

1-ton of fun · 09-25-2006, 11:24 AM

http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Suspension_Widths.html

entourageguy · 09-25-2006, 06:14 PM

great suspension info
Brian

Daniel U · 10-12-2006, 03:03 PM

I'm using an '87 IROC rear end with disc brakes and 3.73:1 Hope this helps. P.S. All of the 82-92 Camaros/Firebirds should have something to offer, depending on the brakes/gears you want.

09-19-2006, 08:46 PM	#1
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Need Rear end suggestions The rear end on my brothers '48 Chevy 5 window pu went out. Turns out it was a '55 or '56 rear end. Thought I had a chart on a bunch of popular rear end widths, but can't locate it! With his wheel tire combo he indicated had could use from a 62" to 64" width. What is a reasonably late model rear with that spec, small Chevy bolt pattern and maybe even disc brakes? He's located just north of Atlanta and will have a local rod shop do the swap. (He enjoys truckin', but he's not mechanically hip). Thanks in advance for the help. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

09-19-2006, 11:04 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Need Rear end suggestions I used a 2003 chevy S-10 Blazer 10 bolt rear and udated everthing inisde using a Z-28 Carrier and ring and pinon gears. The later model S-10 blazers used disc brakes in the rear. The two wheel drive is 58" wide and the 4X4 is 60" wide. He's a picture. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 09-19-2006 at 11:07 PM.

09-25-2006, 11:24 AM	#3
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Need Rear end suggestions http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Suspension_Widths.html

09-25-2006, 06:14 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Need Rear end suggestions great suspension info Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-12-2006, 03:03 PM	#5
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Need Rear end suggestions I'm using an '87 IROC rear end with disc brakes and 3.73:1 Hope this helps. P.S. All of the 82-92 Camaros/Firebirds should have something to offer, depending on the brakes/gears you want. Last edited by Daniel U; 10-12-2006 at 03:05 PM.

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