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Old 10-02-2010, 08:44 AM   #1
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rear end

what rear end will fit my 53 3100 ? please help!
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Old 10-02-2010, 11:10 AM   #2
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Re: rear end

Direct bolt in an s-10 rear is going to be the closest.
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Old 10-02-2010, 03:16 PM   #3
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Re: rear end

Any 1/2 ton truck rear up to about 69 will be very close to stock width and will let you keep the 6 lug pattern, if that is important. You might have to move the spring mounts though.

The S-10 rear is quite a bit narrower than stock, but would be good if you are going after the deep wheel look.

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Old 10-02-2010, 03:42 PM   #4
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Re: rear end

Not really a dumb question, a lot of rear ends will fit here is my 53 with a 74 nova rear end. I am using 8inch wheels with 4 inch backspacing and 235/60-15 tires. I also have 2 in lowering blocks.
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Old 10-02-2010, 09:31 PM   #5
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Re: rear end

I'm using a '73 Chevelle wagon rear under mine.
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Old 10-02-2010, 11:30 PM   #6
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Old 10-03-2010, 04:36 PM   #7
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Old 10-04-2010, 04:10 PM   #8
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Re: rear end

Skip the S10. They are too narrow, even in 4x4 unless you can get a ZR2. Camaro is OK. S10 4x4 needs spacers or deeper wheels. Search for Mongo's Garage, he had a list.
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Old 10-05-2010, 04:19 PM   #9
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Re: rear end

Put a 9-inch in it with 31 inch splines, out of 79 f150 the passenger side is perfect and only have to cut the drivers side. Running 10-inch rims in back with 8 in front... 265/60r15 in the back custom ordered them with 3-inch white wall.. If you gonna put some muscle in the car go with the 9-inch...and slammit with air ride.
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