Dang, I Need To Know
02-27-2008, 06:57 PM
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Dang, I Need To Know NEWBIE QUESTION; what is the rear width from from flange to flange on 01SS fbody..............i have a chance to buy 1972 12 bolt chev.chevelle housing thats 56inches backing plate to backing place (stock).. but info i found has 58.5 flange to flange, or 62.5inches with brake drums..
CAN U I USE THIS 12 BOLT?? what about spring mounts etc etc...i can buy maybe 300.bux....gm part #3917124
CAN U I USE THIS 12 BOLT?? what about spring mounts etc etc...i can buy maybe 300.bux....gm part #3917124
02-27-2008, 08:01 PM
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59 3/8 from backing plate mount to backing plate mount. I dont think i would buy it though, that is a leaf spring rear isn't it? and alot of fabbing perches among other things.
02-28-2008, 12:34 PM
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IMO no it's not worth it.
There is a reason a moser/etc 12 bolt costs what it does...there's a good amount of fabrication going into it. Not to mention it would be brand new, not 35 years old and have questionable parts inside
If you don't want to get a new one for $2,200-$2,500+, hang around the for sale section and pick up a used f-body 12bolt/9 inch. People sell them all the time when selling cars, and you can save money AND get a great rear that fits no questions asked.
Just my .02.
There is a reason a moser/etc 12 bolt costs what it does...there's a good amount of fabrication going into it. Not to mention it would be brand new, not 35 years old and have questionable parts inside
If you don't want to get a new one for $2,200-$2,500+, hang around the for sale section and pick up a used f-body 12bolt/9 inch. People sell them all the time when selling cars, and you can save money AND get a great rear that fits no questions asked.
Just my .02.
