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Does anyone knows if the rearend on a 55-57 Chevy the same length as the 50 Chevy or shorter?
I'm trying to replace my stock rearend with one that will allow me to use my fender skirts and custom wheels. The wheels I have are 14X7.


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This conversion has been done extensively throughout the 60 & 70s. Stock wheels will work, which are 15".

The 14 X 7 should too, if there's not a big offset.

Good luck. \:\)


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What about an S10 2WD rearend? These work well too right?


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royal - I believe that 5,6,7 rear is almost a bolt in for that 50 and maybe 2" wider which should still work. If you decide on s10 (more ratios available) use a 4x4 rear which is 59" wide. 4x2's are too narrow

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The 55-57 rear end is what I call a bolt in.The brake hose will even hook up.I used 55-57 shock mounts and lowering blocks from (Brockmans)and they had the offset holes.Ask for 57 ubolts. I like the 57 rear end better because it has a drain plug.I was able to splice the hand brake cables to the 50 stuff too. SCRAP


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