ok the plans are to put a 5.3 and a 4l60e into an 1985 nissan pickup. i know I'm gonna have to change rear ends also to handle the improved horsepower. the plans are cam,ls1 or 3 intake with cold air filter, headers and tune. WHAT ARE PEOPLE USING FOR REARENDS? the truck is 6 lug but i'd prefer to change to a 5 lug for more wheel choices. i will be doing away with leaf springs in favor of 4 link and coil overs.
THANKS

 

What are s10 or Colorado or canyon owners doing about a stronger rear end after installing a v8?

 

Im sure a s10 rear with a good center section would hold fine. The truck is light. Is the s10 rear the same width ?

 

I'm not sure on width of the s10 frame. I'm gonna have to narrow what ever reared I get because of the wheels I want to run. I'm just trying to see what other guys are doing for rear ends

 

Oh well if your going to narrow it anyway, a silvy rear 8.6 would be plenty in that truck. If your wanting to spend some money you could always go 9'' ford.

 

just run the stock rear till it blows...might surprise you how long it lasts