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Offline brlarl

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« on: May 13, 2009, 12:00:08 pm »
Can anyone tell me what Chevy rear ends if any beyond 87 will fit in an 85 C10 1/2 ton as a direct bolt on?  Can you also tell me how to determine the gear ratios based on the housing markings?  THX
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Offline VileZambonie

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 02:00:02 pm »
87-91 RV series are a direct fit. Axle ratio's aren't stamped on the housing.
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Re: Rearend
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 03:06:46 pm »
What would it take to install a newer year model rear end in the C10?
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Offline HAULIN IT

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Re: Rearend
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 03:23:38 pm »
The spring perches/shock mounts are in different locations. The brake lines & E-brake cables are different & depending on the year/application...maybe the wheel bolt pattern. Do-able, but no where near a bolt-in deal. Lorne
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Offline Blue 82

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Re: Rearend
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 03:36:17 pm »
I have a 14 bolt rear out of a 454SS truck
it's about an inch narrower on each side vs the 8.5" 10 bolt from what i remember

I'll save it for another project.....

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