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highlow · 09-29-2007, 10:47 PM

Hey guys I'm new here and just have to say WOW this is a cool place. I am hoping to get started on my 47 5 window soon but for now it is collecting parts, I have my tci weld in front crossmember and air ride triangulated four link for the rear so far, but I need to get a rear end for it. What do you guys suggest the 9 inch or the camaro 10 bolt? Just so you know the plans for the truck are to bag it and make it lay flat on the ground.

entourageguy · 09-29-2007, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the board. You will get lots of help and advise from the folks.
We also like pictures of projects.

Brian ...

Igotachevyor2 · 09-30-2007, 07:41 AM

56chevy1300 · 09-30-2007, 01:32 PM

I think both axles will work fine...I have a 10 bolt from a 2nd gen Camaro

Kid · 09-30-2007, 03:32 PM

You will have an easier time welding your triangulated 4 link to the 9 inch because of the 1 piece rear housing, also cheaper/ easier to change gears in the 9" because it can be done on the bench. For the above reasons, I suggest the 9"

Jerry Jones · 09-30-2007, 04:04 PM

Pics... we need pics

Welcome aboard from California

mcarrel · 10-01-2007, 02:39 PM

Welcome hope you enjoy your build. Either should work fine if you can find a deal you may consider the Ford 8.8 rear axle it is pretty tough unless you are pushing mega HP. There were a bunch of the Ford 8.8 that came with disk brakes. This is what I used on my project found the rear axle locally for $56. You can check out some photos of the rear axle here. http://www.tagworld.com/azmark

mylow53 · 10-01-2007, 03:35 PM

i'm partial to the ford mainly cause nascar uses a version of them... also my 4 link just clears....

highlow · 10-01-2007, 11:37 PM

thanks for all the info guys I will get some pics up as soon as I can.....mcarrel please tell me where I can get that rear end with the discs already on it that would work for me.

lotussutol · 10-02-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by highlow

thanks for all the info guys I will get some pics up as soon as I can.....mcarrel please tell me where I can get that rear end with the discs already on it that would work for me.

most junk yards will have ford 8.8 rears with discs already on them. most are limited slip and decent gears too.

mcarrel · 10-02-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by highlow

thanks for all the info guys I will get some pics up as soon as I can.....mcarrel please tell me where I can get that rear end with the discs already on it that would work for me.

Highlow my rear axle came out of a 1986 T-Bird turbo coupe 3:73 gear limited slip it is 59 1/2 inches wide almost exactly the same width as the original. One problem with these is they have 4 bolt lugs bought new hardened axles and adapter plates so I could use common Ford Mustang disk brake parts. Mustang calipers etc are dime a dozen compared to the turbo coupe ones. The place for these parts was http://www.northracecars.com/index.html ask for Richard he is a great guy he helped me thru all of this.

Let me know if you need more info.

highlow · 10-04-2007, 12:44 AM

Okay here are the pics of my truck.....need to move it out my gargage and over to the shop so I can start getting some work done

highlow · 10-04-2007, 12:48 AM

some more

highlow · 10-04-2007, 12:56 AM

another one

stevehsd · 10-04-2007, 01:49 AM

I've got a chevy 10 bolt w/ disks, works great, nice width, chevy bolt pattern, from a 3rd gen camaro, '84 I think. But Ford 9 in looks like the sh@t, like a 350 motor, or a MII sus, or a 700r4. I went with the 10 bolt because I had it, but a
Ford 9 in is what I wish I had.

highlow · 10-04-2007, 01:55 AM

hey stevehsd, my truck came from Hollister. Have alot of family there and we go quite often

Daniel U · 10-04-2007, 11:50 AM

My entire power train is from my '84 Z/28 that state Farm totlaled. It will even be TPI when I'm done! My 10 bolt will be plenty stong as I never plan to tow. It has disc brakes 'cause the PO of the Z/28 dropped an '87 rear in it with 3:73 and an Auburn posi.

highlow · 10-18-2007, 12:30 AM

hey is the 59 1/2" measurement for the rear axle outside of drum or inside of backing plates? what would be the best donor vehicle for a perfect fit 9"? I got a guy wanting to do a trade and he is willing to find me the right 9" if I give him some idea what to look for. any help would be great guys

solidaxel · 10-18-2007, 03:26 PM

You might try 69 to 70 Mustangs

Bills_49 · 10-19-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcarrel

Welcome hope you enjoy your build. Either should work fine if you can find a deal you may consider the Ford 8.8 rear axle it is pretty tough unless you are pushing mega HP. There were a bunch of the Ford 8.8 that came with disk brakes. This is what I used on my project found the rear axle locally for $56. You can check out some photos of the rear axle here. http://www.tagworld.com/azmark

who did you go with on the 4-link?

Kabwe · 10-19-2007, 07:35 PM

I have a 1973 Chevy 8.5 posi 10 bolt with 3:42 gears. A 72-81 gm 8.5 rearend will handle good power just fine. The thing about 9 inch that is desirable is the pumpkin drops out as a unit and the axel are not retained with c-clips (the ford 8.8 does have c-clips). I also think that the Ford 8.8 are lower priced the Chevy big 10 bolt. I brought mine on craigslist for 200 bucks. I believe other the the Grand Nationals Chevy did not use the 8.5 after 82, they used 7.5 rearends.

09-29-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	newbie first ? which axle pics added Hey guys I'm new here and just have to say WOW this is a cool place. I am hoping to get started on my 47 5 window soon but for now it is collecting parts, I have my tci weld in front crossmember and air ride triangulated four link for the rear so far, but I need to get a rear end for it. What do you guys suggest the 9 inch or the camaro 10 bolt? Just so you know the plans for the truck are to bag it and make it lay flat on the ground. Last edited by highlow; 10-04-2007 at 02:42 AM.

09-29-2007, 11:16 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: newbie first ? which axle Welcome to the board. You will get lots of help and advise from the folks. We also like pictures of projects. 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

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Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: newbie first ? which axle __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

09-30-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: newbie first ? which axle I think both axles will work fine...I have a 10 bolt from a 2nd gen Camaro

09-30-2007, 03:32 PM	#5
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: newbie first ? which axle You will have an easier time welding your triangulated 4 link to the 9 inch because of the 1 piece rear housing, also cheaper/ easier to change gears in the 9" because it can be done on the bench. For the above reasons, I suggest the 9" __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

09-30-2007, 04:04 PM	#6
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: newbie first ? which axle Pics... we need pics Welcome aboard from California __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

10-01-2007, 02:39 PM	#7
mcarrel Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix Az Area Posts: 31	Re: newbie first ? which axle Welcome hope you enjoy your build. Either should work fine if you can find a deal you may consider the Ford 8.8 rear axle it is pretty tough unless you are pushing mega HP. There were a bunch of the Ford 8.8 that came with disk brakes. This is what I used on my project found the rear axle locally for $56. You can check out some photos of the rear axle here. http://www.tagworld.com/azmark Attached Images

10-01-2007, 03:35 PM	#8
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: newbie first ? which axle i'm partial to the ford mainly cause nascar uses a version of them... also my 4 link just clears.... Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

10-01-2007, 11:37 PM	#9
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle thanks for all the info guys I will get some pics up as soon as I can.....mcarrel please tell me where I can get that rear end with the discs already on it that would work for me.

10-04-2007, 12:44 AM	#12
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle Okay here are the pics of my truck.....need to move it out my gargage and over to the shop so I can start getting some work done Attached Images

10-04-2007, 12:48 AM	#13
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle pics added some more Attached Images

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highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle another one Attached Images

10-04-2007, 01:49 AM	#15
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: newbie first ? which axle I've got a chevy 10 bolt w/ disks, works great, nice width, chevy bolt pattern, from a 3rd gen camaro, '84 I think. But Ford 9 in looks like the sh@t, like a 350 motor, or a MII sus, or a 700r4. I went with the 10 bolt because I had it, but a Ford 9 in is what I wish I had. __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

10-04-2007, 01:55 AM	#16
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle hey stevehsd, my truck came from Hollister. Have alot of family there and we go quite often

10-04-2007, 11:50 AM	#17
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: newbie first ? which axle My entire power train is from my '84 Z/28 that state Farm totlaled. It will even be TPI when I'm done! My 10 bolt will be plenty stong as I never plan to tow. It has disc brakes 'cause the PO of the Z/28 dropped an '87 rear in it with 3:73 and an Auburn posi. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe



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10-18-2007, 12:30 AM	#18
highlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: casagrande,arizona Posts: 15	Re: newbie first ? which axle hey is the 59 1/2" measurement for the rear axle outside of drum or inside of backing plates? what would be the best donor vehicle for a perfect fit 9"? I got a guy wanting to do a trade and he is willing to find me the right 9" if I give him some idea what to look for. any help would be great guys

10-18-2007, 03:26 PM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: newbie first ? which axle You might try 69 to 70 Mustangs __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-19-2007, 07:35 PM	#21
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: newbie first ? which axle I have a 1973 Chevy 8.5 posi 10 bolt with 3:42 gears. A 72-81 gm 8.5 rearend will handle good power just fine. The thing about 9 inch that is desirable is the pumpkin drops out as a unit and the axel are not retained with c-clips (the ford 8.8 does have c-clips). I also think that the Ford 8.8 are lower priced the Chevy big 10 bolt. I brought mine on craigslist for 200 bucks. I believe other the the Grand Nationals Chevy did not use the 8.5 after 82, they used 7.5 rearends. Last edited by Kabwe; 10-19-2007 at 07:42 PM.

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