2nd gen rear end upgrade

[Bandit400]

Guys,



I currently have a mildly built Pontiac 400 with an open 10 bolt in the rear. What vehicles have 12 bolts that have the needed width for a second gen? I'm going to go with the 4 link setup up from ridetech, so I'll have to do some fab work regardless to make this work, so the width is my main concern.

Thanks in advance, Nick

[Randy67]

1970 Camaro/Firebird 12-bolt is the right size. Alternately the 68-72 A-body 12-bolt is the right width as well. For a cheaper alternative, you could use the 71-81 F-body 8.5 10-bolt, it is strong enough for your application and readily available in salvage yards, 12-bolts are getting harder to find and cost a good bit more.

[BonzoHansen]

stock 8.5" 10 bolt can be built to take a pile of power.

[Bandit400]

That being said, I'll go after a 79 trans am rear then. Thanks for your input guys.

-Nick