What 8.5 rear???

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by chopstix21, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. chopstix21

    chopstix21 Member

    I asked the question here before but can find the post, what cars have 8.5 rear axles that I can use in my 68 skylark?

    Thanks!!
    Chops
     
    chopstix21, Sep 22, 2011
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  2. Art Tirrell

    Art Tirrell Well-Known Member

    1971/72 Skylark and Cutlass. I just installed a 1971 Skylark in my 65 Sportwagon.
     
    Art Tirrell, Sep 22, 2011
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  3. Gary Bohannon

    Gary Bohannon Well-Known Member

    The 71/72 rears have no c-clips (NHRA LEGAL). Since factory spider gears are often the weak link, just install a Richmond Detroit "Locker" for off road, or a Detroit "Truetrac" for street/strip.
    The "Locker" may be jerky on corners and be too lockin' good for safe wet road driving.
    The "Truetrac" has no clutches, smooth on turns, allows for safer wet road driving.
    These babies are strong.
     
    Gary Bohannon, Sep 22, 2011
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