Re: [Amc-list] Also some rear Axle information on 8 3/4 MOPAR

[Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I guess I should have been a little more clear as to my reasoning.
The ZR2 uses an 8.5" GM 10 bolt.
Plenty sturdy enough for the 4.0L
ZR2 also has the widest of these axles at 60 some inches.
Cut the housing to achieve a match to a stock AMC 15, buy two readily available aftermarket axles, relocate spring pads.
Done.
Still not a bolt in though.
There's also a very few 8.5 inch S10 rears out of V-6 5 speed two wheel drives. They measure at 54" mounting face to face. A pair of 1" spacers and relocate the pads and it bolts in, but I hate to go to all this trouble and then put spacers on!
All other s-10 get a 7.625 ring gear.
I ran some searches on the MOPAR 8 3/4 it is not an axle the the aftermarket has embraced the way they have the 9".
I'm not ruling it out. If i can find an A-body axle, I'll likely use one.
Everything is in the running until I buy one!

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
" I was different before people dared to be different" 

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I don't know all of the specifics... but you probably don't have to look 
> specifically for a ZR2 or the GMC equivalent for a rear-disc axle for 
> your AMC.  My S10 is not a ZR2, but it does have a 3.42 rear and disc 
> brakes.
> 
> Russ (from Pa.)
> 1988 AMC Eagle Wagon
> 2003 Chebby S10 4WD Crew Cab LS
> 2003 Saturn LW300
> 
> Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Easy to find?
> > Hmmm. Around here?
> > I think not.
> > If I could get one I'd consider it.
> > Track width always left me saying, "so what"? 
> > Need actual axle demensions if you are happy with your wheels/tires and 
> clearances are tight.
> > Maybe I'll investigate the resources for finding one around here.
> > I've bought nothing and my mind is not made up.
> > I've even considered buying a complete disc brake ZR2 axle.
> > I can find one with 3:42's and disc brakes in place and have the width cut to 
> a perfect match.
> > new pair of axles and it's good to go.
> > 8.5 inch 10 bolt housing will hold up fine.
> >
> > Still thinking and shopping and thinking.
> >
> > --
> > Mark Price
> > Morgantown, WV
> > 1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
> > " I was different before people dared to be different" 
> >
> >  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> > From: "John Elle" <johnelle@xxxxxxxxx>
> >   
> >> For those who have remembered just how heavy a Ford 
> >> 9 inch is;
> >>  
> >> The following web site has quite a bit of pertinent info on 
> >> MOPAR 8 ¾  for those who are interested in going that 
> >> route. 
> >>
> >>  <http://members.tripod.com/~Mojo_Page/chry875.htm>
> >> members.tripod.com/~Mojo_...hry875.htm
> >>  
> >>   
> >>  
> >> John. 
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