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Posted: June 17 2008 07:57 PM
 
Mike Rippetoe (aka ripp) [ View ] [ mjrrods@yahoo.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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Looking for a rear end for my 1934 chevy, What kind is best to useand from what make and year car should I be looking for?
 
 
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Posted by gman0046  -  06/17/2008 09:29 PM
My 35 Chevy Standard has an 82 Corvette rear end that fit perfectly and a Mustang ll front end. Super driving car. If your ever behind a Corvette the rear end always seems to be working.
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Posted by DavyJ  -  06/17/2008 09:37 PM
Take your wheels and tires, set them under the car where you wish them to sit, measure the distance between the flanges. This will give you a great starting point. With this you can compare different axles to see what will work. The axle of choice is a Ford 9". Currie or John's have them ready to use in lots of different widths. If you are worried about cost and are not having excessive horsepower then measure a GM 10 bolt from an S-10 pick up. they are fairly narrow and will allow you to run an 8' rim under the fenders.
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Posted by srodder39  -  06/17/2008 10:59 PM
Ford Maveric 8 inch should work without narrowing.
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Posted by Italianguy63  -  06/18/2008 03:18 PM
I am using a Jag unit. Not recommending that. But if you do go that way-- look for a unit from an older Jag XJ-S as they are narrower. But the jag unit requires big offest on the rims. I have heard that a Maverick rear end is a PERFECT size and basically bolts right in. Also the GM 10 bolt of proper width is a good choice. MC
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Posted by ripp  -  06/18/2008 09:28 PM
How about one from a 55-57 chevy?
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Posted by DavyJ  -  06/18/2008 10:44 PM
Ripp that would be a step back, the axle is not as strong as a newer 10 bolt. Measure up an axle from an early 80's malibu,Cutlass, they should be close to what you need.
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Posted by meangene  -  06/19/2008 08:40 AM
mike,i put a 8in. in the 36 that im building i think its from a maverick fit just fine or if you can find one a 57thur 59 9in is perfect
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Posted by jimmothershead  -  06/19/2008 08:11 PM
srodder39 sez it right....1970s Maverick 5 lug. For a front and rear axel dimension chart email request to a1933@aol.com. Great for Standard or Master.

Jim
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