1955chevy33 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I need some GM 10 bolt 8.5 axles but I find the aftermarket axles vary in measurements. Where exactly do you measure from to get an accurate length ? Will an axle that is 1/16 - 1/8 in length difference still work in these rearends ? I notice some measure 30.0 30.1 30.3 30.4 and 30 7/16 on aftermarket lengths. Those arent exact just an example. My axles measure 30 7/16 from spline end to outer edge of the axle where the brake hub sits against it. Its also a 28 spline. 4 3/4 bolt pattern. Any suggestions on where to buy ? Thanks,Freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prJracing Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Freddy, if you go to S.A. to Nogolitos gear on Laredo hwy., they should have what you need in stock. Take your old ones with you if you can and they will match them up. I've bought axles for the 10 bolt I have now and the Monte Carlo I ran before there and the prices are reasonable. Hope this helps. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1955chevy33 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Freddy, if you go to S.A. to Nogolitos gear on Laredo hwy., they should have what you need in stock. Take your old ones with you if you can and they will match them up. I've bought axles for the 10 bolt I have now and the Monte Carlo I ran before there and the prices are reasonable. Hope this helps. Richard Thanks Richard. I used to do lots of business with them,I just havent been to SA too much recently but need to make a trip it sounds like. Thanks again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks Richard. I used to do lots of business with them,I just havent been to SA too much recently but need to make a trip it sounds like. Thanks again ! Hey Freddy, when you head to SA call me. Would love to do lunch and meet face to face. Also I believe I have a good left side. I need to measure it. If it is right length it is yours for free. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1955chevy33 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hey Freddy, when you head to SA call me. Would love to do lunch and meet face to face. Also I believe I have a good left side. I need to measure it. If it is right length it is yours for free. Mark Thanks Mark. I will try to get to SA right after the first of the year ! I would like to meet you for lunch. My axles are the same length in both sides. TTYL,Freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielsen Motorsports Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 A stock 8.5" rearend I believe only came in two widths. Nova cars had their own length and then the rest. I am sure they have small tollerances but where the bearing rides and seals will be the same no matter if there is a little length difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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