Which rear end is everybody using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bratten82 · 01-28-2010, 01:15 PM

Im building a 53 5 window and have pretty much everything i need except the rear end. was just wondering what other people were using.

Kateaux · 01-28-2010, 01:16 PM

9" Ford

**youngrodder** · 01-28-2010, 01:24 PM

10 bolt Chevy w/posi out of a Grand National...

blackdiesel · 01-28-2010, 02:47 PM

The guy's on trucks (tv show) put a 8.8 ford out of a explorer under there AD truck. I've put one under two 57's and my 38. You can get a low milage rearend with disc brakes and posi track that don't need to be rebuilt for 200 bucks. Do they make stonger rearends? YES, but not for that price.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-28-2010, 02:49 PM

10 Bolt with disc brakes out of a S-10 Blazer.

rjs53 · 01-28-2010, 03:45 PM

94-01 I believe is the years for the explorer, claim to be as strong as a 12 bolt and their cheap

Kabwe · 01-28-2010, 06:36 PM

I would not worry about breaking a Chevy 8.5, 12 bolt or a Ford 8.8 with most applications. A 9 inch is over kill for most people ( I have one in my 55 210 454 and its over kill). Unless you have a serious motor and putting your foot in it all the time you don't have to have a 9 inch. Ring gears on a Chevy 10 bolt is 8.2, Chevy big 10 bolt is 8.5, 12 bolt is 8.875, Ford 8.8 is exactly that, and then you have the most teasured with bragging rights 9 inch. The rearend you chose should depend on the car's use. If your building a monster than you may want a 12 bolt or 9 inch, if you build a cruiser with a little pop to it you will be fine with a 10 bolt or Ford 8.8. I'm concerned with gear ratio and I love posi. for the kind of stuff I build.

Here is the rear thats in my truck. Its a Chevy 8.5 with posi 3.42 gears.

1952ssr · 01-29-2010, 10:10 AM

I plan to use the rear from the '94 Z28 my engine and tranny came from, when I obtain 350 bucks. It is a 3:23 posi with disc brakes.

mylow53 · 01-29-2010, 01:55 PM

ford 9" with 3:50 gears and limited slip.

1950 GMC · 01-29-2010, 02:04 PM

youngrodder, Is that rearend out of a coil car? What kind of set up are you running for your rearend, Leaf spring, 4 link, coil, etc?

bjcaldwe · 01-29-2010, 02:19 PM

I believe youngrodder has his truck built on the car frame that rearend came out of.

**youngrodder** · 01-29-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjcaldwe

I believe youngrodder has his truck built on the car frame that rearend came out of.

Yes, you are correct. It was a modified G-body (Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, Grand national) 4 link frame set up by the PO. I bought it with a single track 10 bolt. I later upgraded to posi 10 bolt with disc brakes. I also changed the coil spring set up to air bags.

I still have the other rear end. I am looking to get rid of it cheap!!!!

Thanks
Marc

robgrin · 01-29-2010, 10:41 PM

I just picked up a 98 camaro rear end with 3:23 gears, posi, and disc brakes for $150.The only thing is it's kind of wide.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-29-2010, 11:11 PM

67-72 Ford pick up fits nice. mine has a 68 12 bolt truck in it.

NONHOG · 01-30-2010, 12:17 AM

I read on Stovebolt which rears are what width and just happened on a 69 F100 9" 3.50 gear for 50$ off craigslist.

pro1955 · 01-30-2010, 12:54 AM

68 Camaro 10 bolt. 8.2 273 gears I want a freeway flyer.

Steve@OldSub.com · 01-30-2010, 01:07 AM

10-bolt Chevy from under a '73 Chevelle wagon. 3.08 gears.

Tri5Nerd · 01-30-2010, 01:27 AM

Narrowed 9" from a 85 Bronco, came with 3.50 but now 4:11 Track Lock or Posi. I cut it down to 58".

Tri5

mike16 · 01-30-2010, 03:31 AM

every body's using a ford 9 inch. everybody else .......

lonelywanderer · 01-30-2010, 03:46 AM

got a 12 bolt chevy in my 59

hotrodrookie · 01-30-2010, 04:13 AM

im putting a '98 explorer 8.8 in my 59. 3.73 gears, lim slip, disk brakes, 59 1/2" flange to flange, $150.

rjs53 · 01-30-2010, 01:37 PM

I was thinking of a 9" but have had a 8.2 in my chevelle for 10yrs with eaton and superior axles, have 150 1/4 mile passes on it started out running mid 12's now 11.30 yes it will break someday but if one can hold up this long with that kind of abuse then i know it will hold up to a street rod. I'm thinking of putting it under my 53 now that ive broken the 11.50 barrier NHRA rules no c clip. the 9" is as stated earlier in the topic over kill for the street but if thats what you want more power to you,

it will be the last thing that will ever need to be replaced on you truck

Lil'Debbie57 · 02-01-2010, 07:41 PM

does any one know which rear ends are 62"?

tbrown5079 · 02-02-2010, 09:40 AM

Late 60's early 70's chevelles are 62"

Steve@OldSub.com · 02-02-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil'Debbie57

does any one know which rear ends are 62"?

The '73 Chevelle rear under mine is almost exactly 62 inches wide.

01-28-2010, 01:15 PM	#1
bratten82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: edwardsville,ill Posts: 5	Which rear end is everybody using? Im building a 53 5 window and have pretty much everything i need except the rear end. was just wondering what other people were using.

01-28-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
Kateaux Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dacula Georgia Posts: 57	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 9" Ford __________________ 1958 3100 w/55 frontend and 55 Cameo Bed (in progress)

01-28-2010, 01:24 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,763	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 10 bolt Chevy w/posi out of a Grand National...

01-28-2010, 02:47 PM	#4
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? The guy's on trucks (tv show) put a 8.8 ford out of a explorer under there AD truck. I've put one under two 57's and my 38. You can get a low milage rearend with disc brakes and posi track that don't need to be rebuilt for 200 bucks. Do they make stonger rearends? YES, but not for that price. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-28-2010, 02:49 PM	#5
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 10 Bolt with disc brakes out of a S-10 Blazer. 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

01-28-2010, 03:45 PM	#6
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 94-01 I believe is the years for the explorer, claim to be as strong as a 12 bolt and their cheap

01-28-2010, 06:36 PM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I would not worry about breaking a Chevy 8.5, 12 bolt or a Ford 8.8 with most applications. A 9 inch is over kill for most people ( I have one in my 55 210 454 and its over kill). Unless you have a serious motor and putting your foot in it all the time you don't have to have a 9 inch. Ring gears on a Chevy 10 bolt is 8.2, Chevy big 10 bolt is 8.5, 12 bolt is 8.875, Ford 8.8 is exactly that, and then you have the most teasured with bragging rights 9 inch. The rearend you chose should depend on the car's use. If your building a monster than you may want a 12 bolt or 9 inch, if you build a cruiser with a little pop to it you will be fine with a 10 bolt or Ford 8.8. I'm concerned with gear ratio and I love posi. for the kind of stuff I build. Here is the rear thats in my truck. Its a Chevy 8.5 with posi 3.42 gears. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-28-2010 at 06:56 PM.

01-29-2010, 10:10 AM	#8
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I plan to use the rear from the '94 Z28 my engine and tranny came from, when I obtain 350 bucks. It is a 3:23 posi with disc brakes.

01-29-2010, 01:55 PM	#9
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? ford 9" with 3:50 gears and limited slip. __________________ 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

01-29-2010, 02:04 PM	#10
1950 GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 113	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? youngrodder, Is that rearend out of a coil car? What kind of set up are you running for your rearend, Leaf spring, 4 link, coil, etc? __________________ _____________________________________________ Thanks, Garrett My 1950 GMC Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351867 My 1950 GMC Photobucket Account: http://s565.photobucket.com/albums/ss95/1950GMC/

01-29-2010, 02:19 PM	#11
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I believe youngrodder has his truck built on the car frame that rearend came out of. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

01-29-2010, 10:41 PM	#13
robgrin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 41	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I just picked up a 98 camaro rear end with 3:23 gears, posi, and disc brakes for $150.The only thing is it's kind of wide.

01-29-2010, 11:11 PM	#14
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 67-72 Ford pick up fits nice. mine has a 68 12 bolt truck in it. __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-30-2010, 12:17 AM	#15
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I read on Stovebolt which rears are what width and just happened on a 69 F100 9" 3.50 gear for 50$ off craigslist. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap. Last edited by NONHOG; 01-30-2010 at 12:18 AM.

01-30-2010, 12:54 AM	#16
pro1955 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester Wa. Posts: 68	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 68 Camaro 10 bolt. 8.2 273 gears I want a freeway flyer. __________________ Truck's just for the fun of it.



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01-30-2010, 01:07 AM	#17
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? 10-bolt Chevy from under a '73 Chevelle wagon. 3.08 gears.

01-30-2010, 01:27 AM	#18
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? Narrowed 9" from a 85 Bronco, came with 3.50 but now 4:11 Track Lock or Posi. I cut it down to 58". Tri5 __________________ 1955 Chevy Stepside/LS1 drive train http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371513

01-30-2010, 03:31 AM	#19
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? every body's using a ford 9 inch. everybody else .......

01-30-2010, 03:46 AM	#20
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? got a 12 bolt chevy in my 59

01-30-2010, 04:13 AM	#21
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? im putting a '98 explorer 8.8 in my 59. 3.73 gears, lim slip, disk brakes, 59 1/2" flange to flange, $150.

01-30-2010, 01:37 PM	#22
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? I was thinking of a 9" but have had a 8.2 in my chevelle for 10yrs with eaton and superior axles, have 150 1/4 mile passes on it started out running mid 12's now 11.30 yes it will break someday but if one can hold up this long with that kind of abuse then i know it will hold up to a street rod. I'm thinking of putting it under my 53 now that ive broken the 11.50 barrier NHRA rules no c clip. the 9" is as stated earlier in the topic over kill for the street but if thats what you want more power to you, it will be the last thing that will ever need to be replaced on you truck

02-01-2010, 07:41 PM	#23
Lil'Debbie57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Huntington Park, CA Posts: 5	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? does any one know which rear ends are 62"?

02-02-2010, 09:40 AM	#24
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: Which rear end is everybody using? Late 60's early 70's chevelles are 62"

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