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jeffs55 · 11-28-2007, 06:20 PM

Here's a couple pics of my rear axle. I think it's a 8.5 10 bolt. I want a posi, limited slip, locker or whatever for it.
Any thoughts, comments, suggestions? Besides the fact it needs gaskets and seals...

D.S. · 11-28-2007, 11:29 PM

Don't take these pictures as gospel, I have seen 8.5 rears with the pointed lugs like in the pic to the right but the cover was more round like the one in the middle...

jeffs55 · 12-01-2007, 06:11 PM

Thanks DS. I finally got out and measured the rear.
Flange to flange (without drums)
59".
I looked for a ID no. stamped on the passenger side axle tube.
It's either painted over or welded over. I couldn't find one.

11-28-2007, 06:20 PM	#1
jeffs55 Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Join Date: Feb 2007 jeffs55's Garage Location: Millington, TN Posts: 4,227 Member #2154	Rear axle ID Here's a couple pics of my rear axle. I think it's a 8.5 10 bolt. I want a posi, limited slip, locker or whatever for it. Any thoughts, comments, suggestions? Besides the fact it needs gaskets and seals... __________________ Jeff 55 Handyman 66 F100 P/U under construction 32 3-Window coupe under construction 96 Silverado Extended cab short bed ""I have 2 Chevys now!" http://www.picturetrail.com/jefs55 Check out my hotrod coupe build here: http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82466

11-28-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
D.S. Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Jan 2006 D.S.'s Garage Location: Virginia Posts: 3,088 Member #42	Don't take these pictures as gospel, I have seen 8.5 rears with the pointed lugs like in the pic to the right but the cover was more round like the one in the middle... __________________ Dave... Some Days Its not Even Worth Chewing Through The Restraints.... Last edited by D.S.; 11-28-2007 at 11:37 PM..

12-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#3
jeffs55 Senior Member 4 Gold Stars Join Date: Feb 2007 jeffs55's Garage Location: Millington, TN Posts: 4,227 Member #2154	Thanks DS. I finally got out and measured the rear. Flange to flange (without drums) 59". I looked for a ID no. stamped on the passenger side axle tube. It's either painted over or welded over. I couldn't find one. __________________ Jeff 55 Handyman 66 F100 P/U under construction 32 3-Window coupe under construction 96 Silverado Extended cab short bed ""I have 2 Chevys now!" http://www.picturetrail.com/jefs55 Check out my hotrod coupe build here: http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82466

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