7.5 build or buy 8.5

[James Parkhill]

I found a site that has the 9" housing for a gbody for 350

 

[ssn696]

Don't forget that you will need bearings, axle shafts, the 3rd member (with differential, bearings, and gears) plus brakes...
Before you commit, recognize that unless you start with a used axle and are lucky enough to get the correct axle length, expect to pay about $1800 in new parts to complete the installation...

I'll have about $1500 in my 8.5 by the time I'm done, but I was lucky to find a one-legger for $800. An 8.5 is not a bargain if you have to pay top dollar to find one, then pay more to replace all the used up guts.

I concur that the nine-inch is the way to go if you honestly think you are pushing 600HP.

 

[wonderboy24]

i was faced with the same thing. build the 7.5 or get a 8.5 or ford 9. i decided to get and build a 8.5. happy with the 8.5 my self. didnt want a ford under my gm. everything is new but the housing. i got the 8.5 for 500.00 it was an open rear. then sunk another 1100.00 in to it.i priced a complete ford 9 it was about 2800.00 and will bolt right up to a gbody

 

[lilbowtie]

I found a site that has the 9" housing for a gbody for 350

You can get a 9" w/ axles,bearings, studs & retainers for $750.00. I ordered mine to accept the GM brakes. You can build, buy used, or order a rear from QP for $400.