Rearend identification
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Can be found with either 28 or 31 spline axles. It has a 10-bolt cover with indentions next to the axle tubes and 12 bolts holding the ring gear to the carrier (the bolts have a 3/4" hex head, right hand threads). The pinion nut is 1-1/4", it has 3" axle tubes. | Can be found with either 28 or 31 spline axles. It has a 10-bolt cover with indentions next to the axle tubes and 12 bolts holding the ring gear to the carrier (the bolts have a 3/4" hex head, right hand threads). The pinion nut is 1-1/4", it has 3" axle tubes. | ||
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+ | This is a strong rearend, but unfortunately it was only used briefly and aftermarket support is poor. | ||
[[File:8 3-4 gm diff.jpg|thumb|left|GM 8.75" 10-bolt rear cover]]<br style="clear:both"/> | [[File:8 3-4 gm diff.jpg|thumb|left|GM 8.75" 10-bolt rear cover]]<br style="clear:both"/> |