I own a 1966 Chevy Stepside.
It has a 350 V8 and 700R4 as modifications.
I need to replace the rear end in my truck as the truck is vibrating like crazy at 60+ mph. The vibrations are so bad that i cant even see out the rearview mirror (please dont tell me to balance my tires--it's WAAAAAAAAY beyond that).
ok, long story (semi) short, i'm thinking it would be better to find a rear end in a salvage yard rather than fix the bearing in my rear end (which i think is the real culprit). Most shops in Houston repairing differentials want ~$900+ to do it. ugh! h#ll no.
Currently, the truck has 6-lug wheels and no power brakes. I am not fond of the 6-lug wheels, so if i can find a different year (with 5 lug wheels) rear end that will fit, that's fine by me.
So, what are my options?
The cheapest seems to be to find a similar rear end with 6 lug wheels. That way, i dont have to buy/find new 5-lug rims.
The next step up would be to find a (newer?) rear end with 5-lug wheels. Would i need a proportioning valve with this? (i "think" you only need a prop. valve with disc brakes, right??).
Right now, money is an issue, so i'm guessing that gonig with the 6-lug rear end is the way to go.
<sorry for the rambling>
my question is:
What other rear ends (truck or car?) will fit my truck? If i look at other chevy trucks (or cars?), what years should i look for?
I wouldnt mind finding a posi-trac if possible. =)
Thanks for your help,
Mechttu
Houston, TX
Last edited by mechttu; 10/29/2009 6:53 PM.
