Rearend identification
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
There are several ways to tell what the type/size/application of a rearend. Besides visually checking and comparing rearends to one another, there are casting numbers, build codes and dates displayed or cast/stamped in various locations on the rearend and elsewhere. These all can be used to help ID a rearend. | There are several ways to tell what the type/size/application of a rearend. Besides visually checking and comparing rearends to one another, there are casting numbers, build codes and dates displayed or cast/stamped in various locations on the rearend and elsewhere. These all can be used to help ID a rearend. | ||
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==Casting numbers== | ==Casting numbers== | ||
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==General Motors== | ==General Motors== | ||
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*[http://chevellestuff.net/qd/index.htm Axle codes by year] | *[http://chevellestuff.net/qd/index.htm Axle codes by year] | ||
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==Mopar== | ==Mopar== | ||
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*[[Mopar rear axle spotter's guide]] | *[[Mopar rear axle spotter's guide]] | ||
*[[Mopar tapered axle rear brake conversion]] | *[[Mopar tapered axle rear brake conversion]] |