65 & 66 Skylark 8.2 rears different?

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by msc66, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. msc66

    msc66 still no vacuum

    I always thought Skylark 8.2 rears were the same width from 64-67 but when I needed an axle for my 65 rear I got one out of a 66 and it was longer.

    I also found out the axles are not the same length for right and left. Who knew?
     
  2. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Word is that the rear width changed sometime between '66 and '67.
    All my 66's have the narrower rear, like the '65.
    The rear wheel bearings are also different between the '65 GS and '66 GS, so I suspect the axles are as well. Furthermore, both GS's use a larger dia axle (and bearing) than the regular Skylark.:Dou:
     

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