questions on 12 bolt rearend's
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questions on 12 bolt rearend's
i was wondering what 12 bolt rearend's i could use under my 86 camaro? do they have to be out of a camaro? i have a 12 bolt out of a 77 chevy 1/2 truck with 3:73 gears and disc brakes is it a do-able job?
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: questions on 12 bolt rearend's
No junkyard 12 bolt or any other junkyard diff will fit because the third gen needs a torque arm mount. The only 12 bolt you can use is an aftermarket model designed for a third gen since no third gen came with a 12 bolt. The only junkyard diff that will swap is out of another third gen.
The truck 12 bolt is too wide. The truck 12 bolt is also weaker than a car 12 bolt. The pinion shaft is smaller so it needs a truck gear set.
The truck 12 bolt is too wide. The truck 12 bolt is also weaker than a car 12 bolt. The pinion shaft is smaller so it needs a truck gear set.
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