id my rear
July 20th, 2014, 06:11 AM
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Sammy70 455 Supreme
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id my rear
this was in my 72 Cutlass S
m stamped on the pumpkin
Is this a 8.5 10 bolt o type axle that would be correct to put into my 71 w30?
Just by the count method, it is a 3.42 gear limited slip...
thanks for the help!
Ted
m stamped on the pumpkin
Is this a 8.5 10 bolt o type axle that would be correct to put into my 71 w30?
Just by the count method, it is a 3.42 gear limited slip...
thanks for the help!
Ted
July 20th, 2014, 06:23 AM
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Yes that is an 8.5" housing. However you do not show the shock mounts. Make sure that this is 71-72 style not 73 & up. 73 has shock mounts on opposite side of housing & is wider.
What is the code on the axle tube?. It might be 3.42 now but it likely was not originally.
What is the code on the axle tube?. It might be 3.42 now but it likely was not originally.
July 20th, 2014, 07:45 AM
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That is a 71-72 8.5" housing as the shock mounts are rearward of the axle.
Be sure to pull the cover to confirm gears. 3.23 & 3.42 spin about the same.
Good luck. Either a 3.23 or a 3.42 posi is very nice rear for your project.
Be sure to pull the cover to confirm gears. 3.23 & 3.42 spin about the same.
Good luck. Either a 3.23 or a 3.42 posi is very nice rear for your project.
July 20th, 2014, 08:01 AM
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Sammy70 455 Supreme
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Luck of the Irish that it was in the S!
Ted
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