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Old 09-19-2006, 08:46 PM   #1
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Need Rear end suggestions

The rear end on my brothers '48 Chevy 5 window pu went out. Turns out it was a '55 or '56 rear end. Thought I had a chart on a bunch of popular rear end widths, but can't locate it! With his wheel tire combo he indicated had could use from a 62" to 64" width. What is a reasonably late model rear with that spec, small Chevy bolt pattern and maybe even disc brakes? He's located just north of Atlanta and will have a local rod shop do the swap. (He enjoys truckin', but he's not mechanically hip). Thanks in advance for the help.
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Old 09-19-2006, 11:04 PM   #2
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Re: Need Rear end suggestions

I used a 2003 chevy S-10 Blazer 10 bolt rear and udated everthing inisde using a Z-28 Carrier and ring and pinon gears. The later model S-10 blazers used disc brakes in the rear. The two wheel drive is 58" wide and the 4X4 is 60" wide. He's a picture.
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:24 AM   #3
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Re: Need Rear end suggestions

http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Suspension_Widths.html
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Old 09-25-2006, 06:14 PM   #4
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Re: Need Rear end suggestions

great suspension info
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Old 10-12-2006, 03:03 PM   #5
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Re: Need Rear end suggestions

I'm using an '87 IROC rear end with disc brakes and 3.73:1 Hope this helps. P.S. All of the 82-92 Camaros/Firebirds should have something to offer, depending on the brakes/gears you want.

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