What rear standard on a 68 GS

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by el magico, Nov 16, 2008.

  1. el magico

    el magico Active Member

    Anyone know what rear a GS in 68 was born with. 10 bolt and 8.2 or 8.5 and how many splines? Thanks.
     
  2. 71customConv

    71customConv Platinum Level Contributor

    8.5 inches didn't come along until '71.
     
  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    68 -70 8.2" Buick only rear gearset. The only repros are 3.42 ratio sets just made.

    If you tell us the engine you have we can tell you the standard ratio offerred. It does not mean you car has the standard set up or that it was not changed along the way. If you pull the cover and rear the numbers off the ring gear we can tell you the ratio.
     
  4. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    Standard Ratios for '68 GS

    GS350 manual or automatic - 3.23 (options none)
    GS400 3 or 4 speed manual - 3.42 (options 3.64)
    GS400 automatic - 2.93 (options 3.42)
     
  5. ohioscott

    ohioscott Well-Known Member

    I just picked up 68GS400 with 12 bolt possible????
     
  6. 71customConv

    71customConv Platinum Level Contributor

    I think the Canadian cars all came with 12 bolt rear ends. Check the codes on the axle. If not Canadian it has been changed.
     
  7. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    No '68 GS's were built in Canada, '69 was the only year for that and they did come with 12 bolts from Canada...

    :beer
     
  8. 71customConv

    71customConv Platinum Level Contributor

    Yeah. Like he said.:bglasses:
     
  9. el magico

    el magico Active Member

    It has the original 400 motor and the reason why i am asking is because it has no posi and i am considering buying a power traxx for it. then it has to be a 10 bolt 8.2. Anyone know how many splines??
     
  10. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    Ok if you have 10 bolts on the cover it is a 10 bolt rear ...bolt in axles it BOP rear c-clip it is chevy rear both these axle are 28 spline the BOP 28 spline is a 60 degree cut and the chevy splines are a 45 degree cut.
    If your diff cover has 12 bolts on the cover with the eyebrow looking bend in it on the top half then it is a chevy 12 bolt c-clip rear. 30 spline axles
    IF by chance you have a 12 bolt cover smooth and the bolt hole are symetrical and the rear has bolt in axles YOU have a O type oldsmobile 12 bolt and that also too is 28 spline 60 degree axles spline. That should cover the GM rears. Jim
     

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