Rear end cover

[Kodasdad200321]

As it sits right now I have a 68 c-10 with what I assume to be the factory rear end in it. It has an aluminum over sized finned cover on it. My issue is the track bar is hitting the cover and I haven't even bolted the bed down let alone drove the truck yet. Is it really necessary to have the big cover or will a stock style work just as it was supposed to? I have the adjustable track bar as it is I just don't really want to order a bent bar to clear the cover if I can just swap it out for stock and not spend the extra money. This truck Has destroyed my bank account in the engine alone. Saving a buck wouldn't hurt my feelings right now.

[Ironangel]

If your truck is lowered in the rear then a bent bar works quite well to center the axle back up and give plenty of clearance for a cover as thick as a 12- bolt girdle like this. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...gaAppfEALw_wcB You can also gain some clearance by adding a stack of washers behind the bar on the stud located on axle housing. I did both, bent my bar and added enough 3/4" washers to allow a full nut on the stud. Plenty of clearance to remove the girdle cover. Jacking up the rear and placing jack stands under the frame allowing the axle to drop will give clearance as well...

[un4gvn!]

You need the deluxe bar from CPP.

[Z10]

The CPP bar will work, but you will have to extend it and bend it. I know this from practical experience. Here are some pics of mine before and after modifications.


Pic 1. the original CPP bar. You'll notice it fits, but you can't remove the cover without removing the bar. Not a great way to do it.
Pic 2 same bar, extended re-bent and painted black.

[Grumpy old man]

Put the stock cover on and forget about it . You already have an adjustable bar save your money .

[Z10]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Put the stock cover on and forget about it . You already have an adjustable bar save your money .

You do live up to your name "Grumpy". lol

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by Z10

You do live up to your name "Grumpy". lol

The OP asked if he HAD to use the aluminum finned cover not what bar he would need to use the cover . It's an appearance item the stock cover should work just fine .No need to buy anything to solve his problem considering he said his engine build was expensive and he didn't want to spend more $.

I put the little smiley chevy face up ,Isn't that enough ?

[saxart]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

The OP asked if he HAD to use the aluminum finned cover not what bar he would need to use the cover . It's an appearance item the stock cover should work just fine .No need to buy anything to solve his problem considering he said his engine build was expensive and he didn't want to spend more $.

I put the little smiley chevy face up ,Isn't that enough ?

LOL! Don't ever change Grumpy. You're one of the many guys who make this place great.

[BRL]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Put the stock cover on and forget about it...

I would agree.

Ever wonder why the stock Chevy covers are shaped the way they are?

Oil distribution.

Polished aluminum looks cool but stock lubes better.

"Hell of a price to pay for looking stylish."

[Grumpy old man]

I love shiny ! A chromed out high gloss painted ,very detailed truck pushes all my buttons , But that wasn't the OP question . My builds are all way behind just because of waiting on stock parts being plated at the chrome shop ,But I'm not on any build schedule , When they are done they're done . But just like the OP I'm on a budget and function outweighs shiny . Chrome don't get you home .

[demian5]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Put the stock cover on and forget about it . You already have an adjustable bar save your money .

Or grind the fins down and repolish it if it is a MUST HAVE.

[michael bustamante]

well the fins are there for heat dispertion. unless you plan on hittin the 1/4 mile, id just go back to the original cover like grumpys sayin. those fins do look cool though