all 2nd gen axle housings the same?

[WSSix]

I'm brain farting right now and can't remember if all 2nd gen 8.5 rear ends use the same housing. Can any one confirm for me?

I've got a line on a complete open diff for $100 but just need to make sure lower 3 or 4 ratio gears and a series 3 carrier will fit even if it's currently a 2.41 or 2.56 ratio. I literally only need the housing. The rest is getting replaced.

Thanks

[WSSix]

Had another person I called about a rear end confirm for me that only the carrier itself is different and all the housings are the same.

Thanks

[badazz81z28]

Had another person I called about a rear end confirm for me that only the carrier itself is different and all the housings are the same.

Thanks

Yup, all 1971-1981 second gen F-body use the same housing. The only difference is the location of the brake line bracket and the differential inside. Which is either a 2 or 3 series diff and can only accept certain ratio ring gears.

[badazz81z28]

I'm brain farting right now and can't remember if all 2nd gen 8.5 rear ends use the same housing. Can any one confirm for me?

I've got a line on a complete open diff for $100 but just need to make sure lower 3 or 4 ratio gears and a series 3 carrier will fit even if it's currently a 2.41 or 2.56 ratio. I literally only need the housing. The rest is getting replaced.

Thanks


$100 is a lot of $$ for that IMHO.

$50 is about more accurate for a one legger high ratio

[WSSix]

Thanks. I already picked it up. $100 is what they are going for in this area it seems. I'll gut it this weekend and get it ready to build just as soon as I find someone to build it for me.