justanotherguy
Well-Known Member
Alright all, I'm about to give up hunting for a 71-74 b body 8 3/4 to bolt into my 73 satellite. I can't find anything local in Oregon.
So, i'm toying with refreshing and regearing and adding a suregrip to my 8.25 that is in there now. Problem is, the more research I do, the more confused I am.
Here are my problems. Chrysler used 2 different carriers depending on the gear ratio? I know there should be a tag with the ratio attached to the cover, but it looks like it's gone missing over the years and I have no idea what gears are in there. Looking at the housing, looks like it is offset and not centered. The only marking on the housing is "2 11P9". Can't find any info on that.
I'd like to put in 3.55 or 3.73 gears with a suregrip. Is this even possible on my current rear end? I guess i want to know what my options are. I appreciate any advice in advance. I know nothing about the 8.25. BTW, I have 30" tires in the rear.
DrDiff obviously has 8.25 gearing but says it requires a carrier intended for at least 2.71 gears.
So, i'm toying with refreshing and regearing and adding a suregrip to my 8.25 that is in there now. Problem is, the more research I do, the more confused I am.
Here are my problems. Chrysler used 2 different carriers depending on the gear ratio? I know there should be a tag with the ratio attached to the cover, but it looks like it's gone missing over the years and I have no idea what gears are in there. Looking at the housing, looks like it is offset and not centered. The only marking on the housing is "2 11P9". Can't find any info on that.
I'd like to put in 3.55 or 3.73 gears with a suregrip. Is this even possible on my current rear end? I guess i want to know what my options are. I appreciate any advice in advance. I know nothing about the 8.25. BTW, I have 30" tires in the rear.
DrDiff obviously has 8.25 gearing but says it requires a carrier intended for at least 2.71 gears.
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