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Old 10-06-2008, 12:31 AM   #1
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Question posi compatability

just wanted to know before i make a purchase, will a 5 lug posi unit out of a 70 rearend work in a 71 rearend provided the gears are the same (3:73)
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Old 10-06-2008, 08:45 AM   #2
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Re: posi compatability

anybody?
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Old 10-06-2008, 09:13 AM   #3
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Re: posi compatability

70's didnt have 5lug rears// if its a truck 12bolt rear yes you can change it into another 12bolt truck rear
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Old 10-06-2008, 11:22 AM   #4
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Re: posi compatability

thanks, thats what i was thinkin just wasnt sure
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Old 10-06-2008, 12:11 PM   #5
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Re: posi compatability

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70's didnt have 5lug rears// if its a truck 12bolt rear yes you can change it into another 12bolt truck rear
In mid year 1970 GM changed over to 5-lug and the wider housing.
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