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kahmke69 · 06-06-2007, 05:30 PM

Today I found a 71' chevy truck in a junkyard.
I read the glovebox panel and found it has factory posi.
How much do you think its worth?
It seems to be in really good shape.
There were no metal shavings and the gears almost looked new.
Just looking for some opinions.
Also could I get some pictures of a factory Posi too?

71tahoe · 06-06-2007, 05:36 PM

I'd like to find one for $100-$250 but I think it would go for more.

Check out this in the parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227160

kahmke69 · 06-06-2007, 05:46 PM

it wont?
i also have a 68' gmc short bed
stupid question: whats the difference
between a dana 44 rearend and a 12 bolt
the gmc has a dana
the posi wont work in the dana will it.

jgrh64 · 06-06-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahmke69

it wont?
i also have a 68' gmc short bed
stupid question: whats the difference
between a dana 44 rearend and a 12 bolt
the gmc has a dana
the posi wont work in the dana will it.

different manufacturers

kahmke69 · 06-06-2007, 06:00 PM

just wonderin
i have a spare 12 bolt axle
is either one better
than the other
12 bolt or Dana 44

dubs68SWB · 06-06-2007, 06:01 PM

The dana 44 is a 10 bolt with a 8.5 ring gear and the 12 bolt has a 8.875 ring gear. The 10 bolt dana 60 is 3/4 ton (even though you didn't ask).

71tahoe · 06-06-2007, 06:01 PM

Dana 44 has 8 1/2 ring gear.
12 bolt has 8 7/8 ring gear.
No way the carrier is the same.

dubs68SWB · 06-06-2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahmke69

just wonderin
i have a spare 12 bolt axle
is either one better
than the other
12 bolt or Dana 44

I'd go the the 12 bolt

jgrh64 · 06-06-2007, 06:03 PM

isn't the GMC dana a leaf spring rear and most 12 bolt trucks coil ?

dubs68SWB · 06-06-2007, 06:04 PM

GMC also got all of GM's stuff that Chevy passed on...........OUCH!

I'm sorry and totally kidding!!!!!!!!!!

kahmke69 · 06-06-2007, 06:12 PM

i have plenty of spare parts from when i bought my 4x4
im thinking about putting it toghether as a fun truck
so which rear end would be better again?

cdowns · 06-06-2007, 06:16 PM

as far as the junkyard rear is concerned i'd offer the yard $50 and if you cant use it sell it on ebay or craiglist for $300

kahmke69 · 06-06-2007, 06:18 PM

if i swap rear ends
i could use it in the gmc
but if the dana is better i might buy it and sell it
maybe
what do you think about those PowerTrax type lockers?
or should i just buy an eaton or somthing like that?

Fred T · 06-06-2007, 06:20 PM

The 12 bolt is usually the preferred differential.

Here's a website with some good info. http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm

dubs68SWB · 06-06-2007, 06:30 PM

There has been quite a few link (threads) lately on posi rearends and the power trax. Do some site searches and you'll find all kinds of info that has been posted lately.

PICKMUP · 06-06-2007, 07:54 PM

...and don't forget there were some dana 60 1/2T rearends...both coil & leaf models...most were '66 & earlier...not full floaters like the 3/4T.

**special-K** · 06-07-2007, 07:08 AM

The Dana44 rear is a great axle.It`s what`s in 4wds and they hand alot of abuse.I`d keep whatever I had.I wouldn`t swap one for the other.They both work fine.I built a pro=street shortbed and went up to a coil Dana60 with Mark Williams 5-lug outers.
I bought a posi for $175.But,I`d give the junk man $50 like cdowns said.

kahmke69 · 06-07-2007, 06:46 PM

Thanks

msgross · 06-08-2007, 08:35 AM

I paid $35 (+$10 for the torch job) for my junyard posi 12-bolt but that was at a large JY that had set prices. It was a 12-bolt coil out of a 69/70. I'm adding spring perches and getting ready to put it under my 4x4.

hgs_notes · 06-08-2007, 09:53 AM

Fred T, that link is awesome. They have a ton of good info there.

06-06-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Junkyard Posi Today I found a 71' chevy truck in a junkyard. I read the glovebox panel and found it has factory posi. How much do you think its worth? It seems to be in really good shape. There were no metal shavings and the gears almost looked new. Just looking for some opinions. Also could I get some pictures of a factory Posi too?

06-06-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Junkyard Posi I'd like to find one for $100-$250 but I think it would go for more. Check out this in the parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227160

06-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#3
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Re: Junkyard Posi it wont? i also have a 68' gmc short bed stupid question: whats the difference between a dana 44 rearend and a 12 bolt the gmc has a dana the posi wont work in the dana will it.

06-06-2007, 06:00 PM	#5
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Re: Junkyard Posi just wonderin i have a spare 12 bolt axle is either one better than the other 12 bolt or Dana 44

06-06-2007, 06:01 PM	#6
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: Junkyard Posi The dana 44 is a 10 bolt with a 8.5 ring gear and the 12 bolt has a 8.875 ring gear. The 10 bolt dana 60 is 3/4 ton (even though you didn't ask). __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque

06-06-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Junkyard Posi Dana 44 has 8 1/2 ring gear. 12 bolt has 8 7/8 ring gear. No way the carrier is the same.

06-06-2007, 06:03 PM	#9
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: Junkyard Posi isn't the GMC dana a leaf spring rear and most 12 bolt trucks coil ? __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

06-06-2007, 06:04 PM	#10
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: Junkyard Posi GMC also got all of GM's stuff that Chevy passed on...........OUCH! I'm sorry and totally kidding!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque

06-06-2007, 06:12 PM	#11
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Re: Junkyard Posi i have plenty of spare parts from when i bought my 4x4 im thinking about putting it toghether as a fun truck so which rear end would be better again?

06-06-2007, 06:16 PM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Junkyard Posi as far as the junkyard rear is concerned i'd offer the yard $50 and if you cant use it sell it on ebay or craiglist for $300 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-06-2007, 06:18 PM	#13
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Re: Junkyard Posi if i swap rear ends i could use it in the gmc but if the dana is better i might buy it and sell it maybe what do you think about those PowerTrax type lockers? or should i just buy an eaton or somthing like that? Last edited by kahmke69; 06-06-2007 at 06:21 PM.

06-06-2007, 06:20 PM	#14
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Junkyard Posi The 12 bolt is usually the preferred differential. Here's a website with some good info. http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-.../axlefacts.htm __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine. Last edited by Fred T; 06-06-2007 at 06:24 PM.

06-06-2007, 06:30 PM	#15
dubs68SWB Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 110	Re: Junkyard Posi There has been quite a few link (threads) lately on posi rearends and the power trax. Do some site searches and you'll find all kinds of info that has been posted lately. __________________ '68 Chevy SWB with 460 BBC Muncie M-22 and Eaton posi rear w/ 3.73's Corvette rallys with mini derby caps Sick horsepower and torque

06-06-2007, 07:54 PM	#16
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,143	Re: Junkyard Posi ...and don't forget there were some dana 60 1/2T rearends...both coil & leaf models...most were '66 & earlier...not full floaters like the 3/4T.

06-07-2007, 07:08 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Junkyard Posi The Dana44 rear is a great axle.It`s what`s in 4wds and they hand alot of abuse.I`d keep whatever I had.I wouldn`t swap one for the other.They both work fine.I built a pro=street shortbed and went up to a coil Dana60 with Mark Williams 5-lug outers. I bought a posi for $175.But,I`d give the junk man $50 like cdowns said. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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06-07-2007, 06:46 PM	#18
kahmke69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hawk point, missouri Posts: 42	Re: Junkyard Posi Thanks

06-08-2007, 08:35 AM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Junkyard Posi I paid $35 (+$10 for the torch job) for my junyard posi 12-bolt but that was at a large JY that had set prices. It was a 12-bolt coil out of a 69/70. I'm adding spring perches and getting ready to put it under my 4x4. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-08-2007, 09:53 AM	#20
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