Hi all,

Maybe a simple question I am not sure.

I need to put a bearing set on in my 10bolt.
How do I know other than pulling it apart and measuring the gear if its a 8.2 or an 8.5" gear.

I tried looking for a ID number but had no luck with finding it. The axle has been undercoated.

I have a 69 Coupe. I belive is hasnt been messed with yet. It doenst feel geared up and its still open wheel.


Any suggestions?

Thanks,

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Eric
69 Camaro Coupe
350/TH350

look at the bottom of the housing, right under the cover, from the rear. if it is an 8.2( which you probably have), it will be round down there. if it is a newer 8.5, it will have 2 "ears" at the bottom that are parallel to the groud.

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1971 Nova(looks like 69 camaro from underneath!)
355sb, vortec heads, HOT cam,T-10 tranny, 3.70 gears 16X8" IROC wheels
see pics here http://community.webshots.com/user/novaderrik

The 8.2 has a big upside down V on the cover, a 1 1/8 pinion nut and 3/8 ring gear bolts with 9/16 heads. The 8.5 has a smooth cover, a 1 1/4 pinion nut and 7/16 ring gear bolts with 3/4 heads and left hand threads. If it is the original rear end it will be the 8.2 because the 8.5 wasn't used untill '71.

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'69 RS/SS396 pro street
427/4spd/9"
Byars Performance
High Performance Drive Train Parts And Service
www.lubedealer.com/biggearhead (http://www.lubedealer.com/biggearhead)

would all 71 camaro's have gotten the 8.5 or was that transfer year haveing both?

And don't worry! They now make higher gears like 3-73 for the 8.2 so don't get discouraged if its an 8.2 like mine. Thats the last thing I'm doing after my aluminum drive shaft is installed. BTW, does anyone have the 8.2 version of the 3:73? How well is it doing?

Check this site out.
It has a picture of both the 8.2" and the 8.5" rears.
www.novaresource.com (http://www.novaresource.com)

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Baby68RS:
And don't worry! They now make higher gears like 3-73 for the 8.2 so don't get discouraged if its an 8.2 like mine. Thats the last thing I'm doing after my aluminum drive shaft is installed. BTW, does anyone have the 8.2 version of the 3:73? How well is it doing?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I don't have the 3.73 but my 3.55's are fine after 70+ passes at the track and about 5,000 street miles.

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68 Camaro, 383 small block with TH350 trans. 11.98's at 111mph and never trailered.