CO WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 09-23-2009, 12:58 PM

As title says, looking for an 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) from a 2wd. Hopefully close to Colorado, Wyoming, maybe western Kansas and Nebraska, northern New Mexico, etc......

3quartertime · 09-23-2009, 04:07 PM

Good luck!

I searched for weeks to find a rear end for my 88. Finally found a front and rear set in 3.73 that had been rebuilt and swapped the whole deal.

glock35ipsc · 09-23-2009, 04:45 PM

There are dozens of them around here, I just don't want to pay bone yard prices. There is one about 15 minutes away for $275, that's not too bad. I just found one on CL in Aurora for $175, so I may go get that one this weekend if it's still there. But I'll keep looking until I have one in my possession!

**lolife99** · 09-24-2009, 06:16 AM

Hey Glock,... any reason why you want the 88-up rearend? Any advantage?

glock35ipsc · 09-24-2009, 09:38 AM

The width.

One thing I have always disliked about the era trucks is that the rear track width is a little narrower than the front, it looks off and I think it effects the handling. The 88-98 are wider and look like they were meant to be under our trucks. Take a look at nlped's truck, he has one of these rears under his. It looks more "correct" to me.

STOCKISH · 10-05-2009, 01:14 PM

Bump for ya, I would like to switch over to a 88-98 rear one of these days as well.

glock35ipsc · 10-05-2009, 01:24 PM

Oops, I forgot about this. I did get one last week and have it installed.

09-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) As title says, looking for an 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) from a 2wd. Hopefully close to Colorado, Wyoming, maybe western Kansas and Nebraska, northern New Mexico, etc...... __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-23-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) Good luck! I searched for weeks to find a rear end for my 88. Finally found a front and rear set in 3.73 that had been rebuilt and swapped the whole deal. __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

09-23-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) There are dozens of them around here, I just don't want to pay bone yard prices. There is one about 15 minutes away for $275, that's not too bad. I just found one on CL in Aurora for $175, so I may go get that one this weekend if it's still there. But I'll keep looking until I have one in my possession! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-24-2009, 06:16 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) Hey Glock,... any reason why you want the 88-up rearend? Any advantage? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-24-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) The width. One thing I have always disliked about the era trucks is that the rear track width is a little narrower than the front, it looks off and I think it effects the handling. The 88-98 are wider and look like they were meant to be under our trucks. Take a look at nlped's truck, he has one of these rears under his. It looks more "correct" to me. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-05-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) Bump for ya, I would like to switch over to a 88-98 rear one of these days as well. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

10-05-2009, 01:24 PM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: WTB: 88-98 rear end with 3.42 ratio (RPO GU6) Oops, I forgot about this. I did get one last week and have it installed. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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