4x4 best rear end choice?

[blaze8970]

I have a 1988 S10 Blazer 4X4, With a 383 pushing 400hp. I have been replacing stock rears like crazy and i need something that will hold up. Do i have to get something made by Moser or Currie? or is there a stock rear end out of something that will bolt in and be the correct width?? Any info will help.

[spacecadet]

I do know the 8.5 from a 70's camaro/firebird would fit as for width. However, I believe the spring perchs don't match up. I think you would have to weld a new set of perchs on for it to fit. I have an 8.5 from a firebird that I can mesure. Its in storage and ishould be able to check it Saturday.

Space.

[spacecadet]

I was gonna say Welcome newbie but I'd be wrong. You have been here longer than me. Well, welcome back. Got any pics to post??

Space

[spacecadet]

I got some measurements:

s10 4x4 : 53 backin plate to backin plate
38 1/2 spring perch center to center
s10 2wd ???

Camaro firebird rear: 54 1/2 backin plate to backin plate
46 spring perch center to center
monte - G-body : 51 1/2 backin plate to backin plate

[coppergmc]

8.8 explorer rear should be really close. The explorer rear is about 4" wider than the 2 wheel drive but has about 1/2" wider spring perches. You will have to find some Ford wheels to fit.

[blaze8970]

Maybe i'll try and look into one of those....... what range (years) should i look for?

thanks guys