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abefromen 10-21-2008 11:36 PM

chevelle 10 bolt
 
Will a '72 Chevelle rear end bolt into a '67 without issues? I know a different ujoint is needed but I think thats all.

b-man 10-22-2008 12:42 AM

It's a bolt-in.

Roadbuster 10-22-2008 02:35 AM

It is wider flange-to-flange. 1 to 2 inches depending on which web site you believe.

Kenth 10-22-2008 09:00 AM

You will find the same width drum to drum measuring a 67 GTO and 72 Chevelle rearend.
Also a 1972 Chevy 8.2" 10-bolt is the weakest axle from that era.
C-clips and wheel bearings running direct on axle shaft.....poor design.

abefromen 10-22-2008 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenth (Post 3452768)
You will find the same width drum to drum measuring a 67 GTO and 72 Chevelle rearend.
Also a 1972 Chevy 8.2" 10-bolt is the weakest axle from that era.
C-clips and wheel bearings running direct on axle shaft.....poor design.

Thats what I thought too concerning the width. I believe 64-66 diffs were an inch shorter flange to flange. 67-72 the same.

I found 3.36 10 bolt posi from a '72 Elcamino on CL. Seller wants $300 but supposedly it's plug and play. Seeing I don't have the coin for a new gear set and a posi unit and the cost to have it set up I was going to pick this 3.36 up.

scott cedergren 10-24-2008 10:40 PM

That sound like a good deal I would jump. It will bolt in no problems, just the U-joint.


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