Rear Posi

[Caper]

I have an 88 s-10 2-wd and am in the process of doing the conversion. I have a friend who will sell me a posi track rear end out of a 79 Firebird. Can I use this rear end without modifications (i.e. still use leaf springs)? Can I take the rear-end out of the bell housing and put it in the s-10 bell housing? Thanks.

[4more]

I have never tried this but i have been told it works but it might be little wider measure from side to side

[Caper]

What about the rear end out of a 4x4 s-10. They are posi are they not? They would also fit in the bell housing I think? Thanks!

[4more]

not all are posi the gears will fit in the housing yes the acual 4x4 housing is also wider than a 2wd housing

[bigbadrat]

the carrier from the firebird will not work.that has a 8.2 or 8.5 ring gear and the S10 has a 7.5 and a 7 3/4 ring gear.you need one from a S10 or 82-87 camaro or firebird.

[ZZ4Blazer]

The ones from a camaro or firebird are too wide for a 2wd. At least in compared to the stock rear. You will also have to weld up a bunch of stuff. Like 4more said, not all 4x4\'s had posi. And they are 4\" wider than the 2wd rear end. Just run your current till it blows. Then go from there.



ZZ4 350

Tremec T56

[schitthedd]

I\'ve got the same problem, i\'ve got a POSI ten bolt with 4.10 gears from a 82 Caddy I wanna use it but it doesnt look like it gonna work it\'s huge compared to the s-10 rear ) =

[franksandbeans]

get a 9 inch ford rear, the gearing possibilities are endless, and they arent to hard to find if you look around. ive seen place that will narrow the rear for 85 bucks, you gut the rear, send the housing and measurements, and they narrow it. then you get axles from moser for 75 bucks or so, and youll never have to worry about your rearend ever again