rear id?

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by 69sky, Apr 17, 2006.

  1. 69sky

    69sky 69' SKYLARK

    got a 69 skylark with350 worked . trying to id the rear for some 342's , code says its got 273's what is suggested to intsall?? is it 8.2 or 8.5 i know its a 10 bolt---please help----69sky
     
  2. oPh

    oPh Well-Known Member

    Should be the original 8.2 BUICK rear.

    Wanting 3.42's & a quality posi, it's easier to swap over to a built 8.5 A-body rear. The '68-70 Buick 8.2 10 bolt is an oddball... nice used '68-70 Buick 3.42's & correct ratio posi will be very difficult to source, & when done one will have a weaker r/e than the 8.5 A-body.
    :3gears:
    Roger
     
  3. 69sky

    69sky 69' SKYLARK

    what would have a 8.5 a body rear?
     
  4. Jersey69ragtop

    Jersey69ragtop 69 Skylark

    Look for a rear from a Cutlass, or a Buick 71-72.
     

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