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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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I want to change the rear end in my El Camino with a posi with disc brakes. Does any one have any suggestions on what may work? It has a 350 with a 700r4.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 9:39 AM
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hey earlie,it's just a suggestion but what about looking for a rear from a chevy 4x4 with a 12 bolt and posi,if it doesn't have a posi fairly easy install....as for disk brakes you could either find another axle completly setup with disk or do a conversoin to disk on the 12.....where in ca are ya?...red
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'll check some yards to see what I come across. I'm in So. Cal., Apple Valley.
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 8:56 AM
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ahhh if you were only closer.....im nor cal and there is one with a new posi and a fresh rebuild in my garage with 3:73's.....red.....good luck with the search






mmmmm new gears(it's not the same axle as in the sig(10 bolt garbage)
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by myotherchevyisablazer
hey earlie,it's just a suggestion but what about looking for a rear from a chevy 4x4 with a 12 bolt and posi,if it doesn't have a posi fairly easy install....as for disk brakes you could either find another axle completly setup with disk or do a conversoin to disk on the 12.....where in ca are ya?...red
I live in Reno, and if you hasve any info on a 12 bolt posi rear axle, I am trying to get rid of the open diffd rear that my 83 El Camino has in it...

350 turbo automatic...
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