Replacing a 8.2 10 bolt in a 1987 Help.
#1
Replacing a 8.2 10 bolt in a 1987 Help.
HI guys I am new to this forum and new to Monte Carlos well chevys in general.
So I have been looking at a 1987 monte for sale and it has what I believe is a 8.2 10 bolt in it. it is definitely a non posi car after seeing one tire bold and the rest have tread lol. I wanted to put a posi in it and after thinking about all the work and money that would take maybe I should just put a 8.5 10 bolt in it and have the extra strength. The car has a 350 in it now and if it ever gets tried I would like to rebuild it with a little more power.
So what rear end will bolt right up to this car and give me what I am looking for? Or is there a better option?
This question might be over asked on the forums but I have having a hard time finding the info I am looking for.
Hoping you guys can help me so I know if this car is worth buying seeing I want to change it right away.
Thanks.
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So I have been looking at a 1987 monte for sale and it has what I believe is a 8.2 10 bolt in it. it is definitely a non posi car after seeing one tire bold and the rest have tread lol. I wanted to put a posi in it and after thinking about all the work and money that would take maybe I should just put a 8.5 10 bolt in it and have the extra strength. The car has a 350 in it now and if it ever gets tried I would like to rebuild it with a little more power.
So what rear end will bolt right up to this car and give me what I am looking for? Or is there a better option?
This question might be over asked on the forums but I have having a hard time finding the info I am looking for.
Hoping you guys can help me so I know if this car is worth buying seeing I want to change it right away.
Thanks.
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#3
Welcome to the forum..
Since your new and we have a policy in place to prevent spammers from posting..
You have to be a member from either 5 days and or 10 posts before you can post pics sorry...
In answer to your question..
You have 3 options...
1) You could have some one weld up the spider gears.
2) you could change it over to a 12 bolt pig type
3) you could change it over to a 9" ford (also a pig type)
Or you could spend the cash and have some one install a Posi unit and or a mini spool since your 10 bolt has an inspection cover VS a 12 bolt or a 9" ford which is also a pig type.
Since your new and we have a policy in place to prevent spammers from posting..
You have to be a member from either 5 days and or 10 posts before you can post pics sorry...
In answer to your question..
You have 3 options...
1) You could have some one weld up the spider gears.
2) you could change it over to a 12 bolt pig type
3) you could change it over to a 9" ford (also a pig type)
Or you could spend the cash and have some one install a Posi unit and or a mini spool since your 10 bolt has an inspection cover VS a 12 bolt or a 9" ford which is also a pig type.
#4
Thanks for the quick reply.
What do I do about the control arms on the top of the rear end. All the 12 bolts I look at do not have them? Do I really need them?
Also if I weld the spider gear will that small rear end be able to handle the extra stress of going around corners and a 350 with some power to spin both tires?
sorry for the noob questions just trying to figure this all out and learn something at the same time.
Thanks
What do I do about the control arms on the top of the rear end. All the 12 bolts I look at do not have them? Do I really need them?
Also if I weld the spider gear will that small rear end be able to handle the extra stress of going around corners and a 350 with some power to spin both tires?
sorry for the noob questions just trying to figure this all out and learn something at the same time.
Thanks
#5
As far as changing the rear to a 12 bolt..
Youd have to replace all the suspension..
I would recommend using all the parts from the donor car..
As long as the welds hold up cornering is a non issue...
I don't believe having a 350 will tear it up..
Worse case scenario... The welds wont hold up.
Youd have to replace all the suspension..
I would recommend using all the parts from the donor car..
As long as the welds hold up cornering is a non issue...
I don't believe having a 350 will tear it up..
Worse case scenario... The welds wont hold up.
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