Rear End in a junkyard

[Curlz]

I was walking my local U-pull-it yard here in town, and I stumbled upon a 93' caprice LTZ. It has a 8.5", posi (not gov-lock), and 3.23 gears. I looked underneath and its obvious the suspension mounts are totally different from the G-bodies. I can get the complete rear end for $75, is it worth to pull it? How much modification would be required to fit into a G body? The stock 8.5's from G's are few and fare between here so if I could make it work with some mods I'd do it. Any input would be great.

 

[ssn696]

1. Upper control arm mounts are spaced wider apart and forward of axle centerline. Geometry won't work on a G.
2. Too wide - have to narrow it and shorten the axles.
Spend a middle amount and fix up your 7.5. Or go full enchilada and get a ford 9".

 

[Curlz]

PERFECT! Thanks, thats exactly what i needed to know. I have built up my stock 7.5 with better gears, posi etc, I'm not doing drag racing, just a strong daily driver so the 7.5 will hold up just fine. I just wanted to make sure a prime axle wasn't going to slip by me.