Re: [AMC-List] American rear end?

[msproviero@xxxxxxxxxxx]

If what he's describing is a 10-bolt, I believe 3.42 is a fairly common ratio in 10-bolts from GM trucks.

-Spro

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From: adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sandwich Maker) 

> " From: Mark Price 
> " 
> " I just stumbled on a made of unobtanium GM S series two wheel drive 
> " 3.42 geared 8.5" rear axle. Shipped it will cost me $400 even. It's a 
> " 34,000 mile axle shipped from a yard with no brakes except possible 
> " backing plates that could be either drum or disc. 
> " I'm trying to decide if this is a good move? The axle is 54" wide 
> " and will allow 1" wheel adapters or spacers to go to 4.5" bolt pattern. 
> " I have been considering using the S series as I like the vented 
> " aluminum calipered rear discs they use. Being able to get the 3.42 gear 
> " in the 8.5" axle is a big bonus. So I'm wondering if I am being wise to 
> " go this route??? Just how good is the 8.5" axle? I know it will look 
> " right under the car as it resembles the AMC15. 
> " With the 2.95 geared World class Cobra spec trans installed and this 
> " rear axle I would think I would be at a relatively safe point for the 
> " driveline to be matched up with no real weak links left? 
> " Help me think this one thru guys! 
> 
> i don't follow the gm boards so i don't know how it's regarded 
> generally, but it definitely isn't as strong as a dana 44 - that was a 
> sought after camaro/firebird swap in the late '80s. 
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