73-77 cutlass rear 8.5

whats the difference in these and the older 72 rears. i need a 8.5 for my car and know where a junk mid 70s cutlass is.

 

Control arm mounting points and spring mounts are different between the 68-72 and 73-77 8.5's. The carrier and gears of the 8.5 will fit all 8.5's though. Also the 73-77's are wider and I'm sure you don't want to sawzall your quarter panels to keep your wheels from hitting. :laugh:

 

what about a camaro 8.5 are they the same width

minding i had the brackets all welded on i see that currie sells them for 9 inchers im sure i can use it on and 8.5

i cant find an 8.5 that nobody doesnt want my soul for

 

i know that i was asking about welding the brackets on to a leaf spring axle. something i dont care to do. basically is the housing itself on a 2nd gen the same.

 

thanks

 

Hi; I have a 8.5 rear end for sale. out of a 71' GS. No brakes etc. But complete with axles. All internals are brand new.3:73 posi. Ken

 

im interested how much man and i would have to have it shipped unless your comming to bowling green or something

 

Here is my opinion. I know you did not ask for it but here goes. If you want to buy a posi thats a direct bolt in and are on a budget then you'll have to wait a little while until you find someone in money trouble for wanting to get rid of things. I have all the parts to make one here . 8.5 housing and axles, posi unit, 373 gears . AFter having the whole deal set up I'll have 800.00 in this rear. I know you can buy a aftermarket center section for much less . If you already have the housing you can buy gears cheaper than I did. Just not into loosing a bunch of money ona rear that I might be able to use myself.

 

well the issues inst the posi itself its just a 8.5 housing i cant find they are all 900 miles away

i can get 8.5 posis all day long and in fact have had a few offered to give to me

 

I see , SHipping a housing would not be fun. I just got hammered for a bumper and a fender 180.00 to ship them . The gas prices have made the shippers greedy . They all seemd to double their price with a 50 percent jump in gas prices.

 

yeah i cant find anything close maybeye something when i go to bg

i just need a 8.5 housing close any you guys going to bg or within a 4 housrs driving distance pm

 

sent you a PM

 

Not to get off subject too far but I'd be interested in a 410408 posi housing. PM me or email .

As far as housings keep an eye out at the wrecking yards and on craigs list. There are 71-72 a bodies out there out there. Just have to be patient. Make sure the yard guys know what you are looking for.

 

Hi Ken 71Stage2, Would you consider a trade of the 8.5 for my Chevelle 12 bolt axle housing coded late 1968 3.08 posi?

 

Hi Ken 71Stage2, Sending another post to get my required two posts to send PMs, I am located in Bloomington MN. Bruce from Alaska on temp. job at MSP airport.

 

well im in south east ky and there isnt anything in the yards here

and the closest yard is over and hour away