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jrblanke · February 7th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Hey yall,

I have a 64 F85 with an open differential axle assembly. I was wondering if all A-body rears interchange with oldsmobiles. I read some information on this site saying the only axles that interchanged are 64/65 oldsmobiles and 64/65 buicks. Now does this mean that the axle shafts are only interchangeable or does the entire rear axle assembly only interchange between those cars?

Will a 70 chevelle 10 bolt fit a 64 olds f85? How about a 66 chevelle 10-bolt?

Im sorry if my terminology is off. I am talking about swapping the entire axle from drum to drum. Not just the differential unit inside the case or the axles that slide into the case.

What I am after is can I put an axle from a chevelle under my car because it would be easier/less expensive?

Thanks,

James

February 7th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrblanke Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 13	A-body interchanging differentials? Hey yall, I have a 64 F85 with an open differential axle assembly. I was wondering if all A-body rears interchange with oldsmobiles. I read some information on this site saying the only axles that interchanged are 64/65 oldsmobiles and 64/65 buicks. Now does this mean that the axle shafts are only interchangeable or does the entire rear axle assembly only interchange between those cars? Will a 70 chevelle 10 bolt fit a 64 olds f85? How about a 66 chevelle 10-bolt? Im sorry if my terminology is off. I am talking about swapping the entire axle from drum to drum. Not just the differential unit inside the case or the axles that slide into the case. What I am after is can I put an axle from a chevelle under my car because it would be easier/less expensive? Thanks, James __________________ 64 F85 4 speed 330/290hp. 2.94 rear diff, power steering, Super Stock II wheels. Red with Red interior. 73 corvette 355ci/360hp 4speed conversion, 3.55 rear, holley750, performer RPM, forged steel crank, KB Hyper pistons, Crane powermax 272 camshaft, vortec heads w/screw in studs and back cut valves, hedman ceramic coated headers, glasspacks, bistein HD shocks.