1974 chevelle rear end size?
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1974 chevelle rear end size?
I was wondering if my rear end is a 8.2 or 8.5 ten bolt rear end, it's a 350 3-Speed automatic with 2.73 gears I am tired of my limp leg and looking into a posi once I save up a couple more pay checks!!!
JF74chevelle- G3GM Member
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Re: 1974 chevelle rear end size?
It's an 8.5 The 8.2 was used in the '72 & older models. The 2.73 isn't exactly a performance ratio, but at least you will have twice the traction with a posi !
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pila- Donating Member
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As Pila said 8.5". The swap is fairly strait forward, and posi is nice, especially if you add some more power, it's nice to get it all to the pavement as opposed to wheel spin.
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Yep 8.5" with 28 spline axles
I just ordered one of these tonite http://www.quickperformance.com/SL-GM85-28--Spartan-locker-for-GM-85-with-28-spline-axles-includes-heavy-duty-cross-pin-shaft_p_19943.html Figured for the price its worth a shot.
I just ordered one of these tonite http://www.quickperformance.com/SL-GM85-28--Spartan-locker-for-GM-85-with-28-spline-axles-includes-heavy-duty-cross-pin-shaft_p_19943.html Figured for the price its worth a shot.
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alowerlevel wrote:Yep 8.5" with 28 spline axles
I just ordered one of these tonite http://www.quickperformance.com/SL-GM85-28--Spartan-locker-for-GM-85-with-28-spline-axles-includes-heavy-duty-cross-pin-shaft_p_19943.html Figured for the price its worth a shot.
I think thats a good price as well as a good way to go if your not changing gears. And a driveway install. I like those lockers.
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I have a powertrax locker. Easy install & works well.
dynchel- Donating Member
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dynchel wrote:I have a powertrax locker. Easy install & works well.
How is it driving? Noisy? My brother keeps telling me that Im gonna hate it cause its gonna make alot of noises (alot of his freinds have them in thier 4 wheeling trucks)
alowerlevel- G3GM Member
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I don't have the cheap "lockrite" but the better "total traction system". It's not too bad, you can hear it once in a while, and it definitely adds power to the wheel with most traction (no more left turn burnouts) lol
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