Looking for a stronger rear end for my 97 Z71 in my sig

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Feb 22, 2010 | 09:19 PM

exodus

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Looking for a stronger rear end for my 97 Z71 in my sig

Tring to find what is the best upgrade here. I want to stay in a 6 lug, and stay in a 3.73:1 gear. Any suggestions here?

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:24 PM

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yea man. find a 14 bolt SF 6 lug out of a OBS 2500LD 4x4. a 2wd rear end is narrower by 3 inches. it could work with some 1.5 inch wheel spacers. thats what i have now.

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:26 PM

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Really don't want to run any spacers, is this something that if I found out of a 4x4 version would directly bolt in?

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:29 PM

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yea a 4x4 would be a direct bolt in. there a lil harder to find, but they can be had for under $400

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:29 PM

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certain 88-98 1500 4x4's came with the 14 bolt 9.5" SF, that is what mine came out of

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:32 PM

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Mine is a 8.5 10 bolt with 30 spline axles...the one I am after is a 14 bolt with 9.5 gear, and 33 spline axles from what I have seen.

Feb 22, 2010 | 09:34 PM

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that is correct. you will also need a converstion U joint, but most NAPA stocks them

Looking for a stronger rear end for my 97 Z71 in my sig

Looking for a stronger rear end for my 97 Z71 in my sig

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