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Old 07-19-2006, 03:34 PM
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I've got a 88 chevy step side and I'm about to drop in a 350 HO with headers and a 3 inch exhaust, will my rear hold up for a while? Or should I look for a new one. I also know a guy that rebuilds them any parts you guys recommend?
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The factory 8.6" 10 bolt is pretty strong...you'll be fine with it. Think about adding a limited slip from Eaton to it to improve traction though....
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I have a 91 OBS and I just swapped in a 383 and the stock rear with 360,000 miles has held fine. I am swapping in a 4:11 and an eaton as soon as possible.
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hey dock...that poor v-6... haha,,

Same here, im installin 4.10s and Eaton LSD..

So yea,, go get you a Eaton,, and you will be fine...
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thanks!
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