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  1. Transmission - Rearend
    Can anyone please Explain to me the differences and pros and cons of these diffs? I will be installing it in an s10 with a performance 383 (500-600 torque and HP) with a tremec TKO 600 trans. Maybe either 373 or 342 gears. Eaton Clutch & Spring Type Posi - 30 Spline (Add $370.00) Yukon...
  2. Transmission - Rearend
    I've got a 66 LTD, 390+c6(both swapped in)+9inch. I've been fighting highway vibrations for a while now. First, I had this oscillating harmonic vibration that felt drivetrain related. I thought it was my pinion angle, which was way off, but it was still there when I fixed it. Oddly, I had the...
  3. Transmission - Rearend
    I have a 31 Ford 5 window coupe with a Ford 9.0 inch small ford rear end with axle bearings with the O-ring seals. I have had issues with the rear end fluid leaking by the axle bearing O-ring seals. I have bought the replacement bearings that have the O-rings but would like to know if you could...
  4. Transmission - Rearend
    Hey guys! I'm going to a swap meet tomorrow and I'm looking to upgrade my 1970 Skylarks rear end from an 8.2 to an 8.5. I can already distinguish between an 8.2, 7.5, and 8.5 no problem. Here are things I need to know: what will bolt right in? what car would they come from? (I know BOP axles...
  5. Transmission - Rearend
    Hey guys! So as you can tell, I got my first swap meet this weekend. I'm going there specifically to try and find a GM 8.5 rear end to bolt into my 1970 skylark. I don't care if its a regular or a BOP (though I will certainly jump for a BOP if I see one). My question is this: I know how to tell...
  6. Transmission - Rearend
    Hello All, I am new to the group. I have a 1975 Nova 4 door 6 cylinder. I am LS swapping the car, and wanted to beef up the rear end. A buddy of mine has a rear end out of a 1986 Trans Am, and I am wondering if I could make that work? Is mid 80's gm rear end's compatible with 4th gen Nova's...
  7. Transmission - Rearend
    Hey guys, I have an 81 Firebird with a 305 and th350. Currently with a 2.41 open rear end. I get incredible mileage but no get up and go. I'd like to keep the original 305 in it so right now that isn't up for questioning, but want to beef up the rear end. Would a 3.42 be too much for that 305 or...
  8. Transmission - Rearend
    i have a gm 7.5 rear differential in my 1967 firebird and it has 2.73 gears and was wondering should i change the gears to better ones or change my whole rear differential to a 8.2 or 8.5 differential? thank you
  9. Transmission - Rearend
    just installed new currie axles into ford 9", came with plates, small bearing and retainer ring already installed, after about 200 miles of normal road driving both axles slide out from tube causing me to fishtail and eventually skid to a halt in my rear springs/diff. with a closer look the...
  10. Transmission - Rearend
    I have a vehicle with a 350 Chevy transmission... Can I use AVY rear end with that trans? Will I have to do anything to the drive shaft or are they universal? Thank you.:confused:
  11. Transmission - Rearend
    Any one know what rear end is in a 53 ford mainline?
  12. Transmission - Rearend
    I am putting a 360 magnum 380hp with a 727 trans in a 1933 Plymouth 4dr sedan. I have several questions and would appreciate any info. No racing of any kind, just cruising up to 70mph and maybe a burnout or two. I have put disc brakes on the front and upgraded to a power brake setup. 1. Does...
  13. Transmission - Rearend
    Hey Guys, I have been chasing my tail on this and it is driving me insane. This is my daily driver, so I need to get it back up and running ASAP, and I dont really have the option to run it, and rip it all apart again... I have a 7.625 diff, with 3.08 STOCK gears, open carrier that I am setting...
  14. Transmission - Rearend
    Hey guys new here. Quick question. I have 79 Trans with 2.41 gears. Im trying to upgrade to the 3.73 gears. If i buy just the gears will they fit ? DO I need a different carrier ? What else ? It currently has the 700r tranny with 8in ring gear size and 4 wheel disk brakes.
  15. Transmission - Rearend
    I have a 67 Camaro. i am doing a full restoration (see my photos) anyway i am now to driving stage and the posi is not posi-ying or how ever you say that. i know its posi because when jacked up in neutral the tires spin the same way. When in 1st gear they spin opposite direction with very little...
  16. Transmission - Rearend
    Hello! I was hoping someone could help me decode the stamping marks on my differential. It's been painted over, and the original metal tag (if there was one) is gone, so this is all I have: I THINK this is what they say, feel free to correct! DIF 41 4868A C5?? 3417 Here are the links to...
  17. Suspension - Brakes - Steering
    Any one have a vette rean end in 32 ford need help
  18. Transmission - Rearend
    Here is what I have found. ID stamped on the tube is (T or L)AC 57 2402 on the pumpkin is H (O or 8 or 6)20 I was told Camero. it is going into my 54 Chev and I need to get brakes for this but I dont know what year camero to buy them for and any other info I will need. How do I find out a...
  19. Big Tread!

    Heres the Gremlins big ole rear meats. WOW!!!!
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