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by bowtie89
Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
Topic: 10 bolt bop
Replies: 6
Views: 14366

Re: 10 bolt bop

The axles felt tight with no noticeable endplay, but ill put a dial indicator on it when I get the chance. Im running 285/45r18 in the back. could be that my speedo is off tho. Seems like everyone else on the freeway is driving slow :lol: I might just stick with the drums for now until I can come up...
by bowtie89
Tue Mar 01, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
Topic: 10 bolt bop
Replies: 6
Views: 14366

Re: 10 bolt bop

well when I got it it was loosely assembled. The caliper bracket is sandwiched between the axle flange and the retaining plate. A thick fiber washer or plastic shim retains the seal and axle bearing in the axle tube. I attached a few pictures for visual clarification. I have not had a chance to dyno...
by bowtie89
Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
Topic: 10 bolt bop
Replies: 6
Views: 14366

Re: 10 bolt bop

Thanks for the quick response I upgraded to bolt in axles and 8.5 from 8.2 because I plan on running this car on the strip with a blue printer bbc solid roller. Looks to me like the yoke is different also, so besides shortening the drive shaft do I need to change the drive shaft end for a different ...
by bowtie89
Sat Feb 27, 2016 9:45 pm
Forum: 10 Bolt Differential Questions
Topic: 10 bolt bop
Replies: 6
Views: 14366

10 bolt bop

hey there, I just picked up a new rear end for my 64 el camino today, but have some unanswered questions. Im sure it is a 8.5" since it has the lugs in the 5 and 7 O'clock position, 1 1/4 pinion nut and 7/16 left hand ring gear bolts. It also has the odd shaped cover and bolt in axles which to ...