HELP HELP HELP!! Need to Id this BOP rear end.

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bracketchev1221

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I would make really sure the support is there. Maybe 8.2 Chevy rear, not so sure on a few year only rear.
 
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Jason14x

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Did the BOP research ....the support I'm looking for is there !
 
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spidereyes455

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The only real drawback of the BOP 8.2 rears is the availability of ratios. I think they only make 3.36, 3.55, 3.73, 3.90 and 4.11. And the fact that since they aren't chevy parts they cost twice as much.
 
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Jason14x

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I have found a full Auburn kit WITH posi diff...585. 00 . And 3.36 was the ratio I was thinking !!
 
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Longroof79

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. We could use the late great pontiacgp right now. He had that rear in his '85 GP.
Mark, My thoughts exactly. I remember him saying he was using the 8.2 rear in his GP. I believe he said it came out of an A-body.
 
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565bbchevy

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Also all of the A-body rear ends are 2-4" wider depending on the year than a Gbody rear end which will require different rear rims to fit correctly.
Spring perches should be moved to the top of the axle also
 
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Bonnewagon

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I remember Steve saying he got some replacement upper A-arms that corrected the geometry. But I think the maker went out of business.
 
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Axle shock mount angle is a bit off with this swap. A notch, tweak, and weld aligns the mount easily.
 

Texas82GP

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I remember Steve saying he got some replacement upper A-arms that corrected the geometry. But I think the maker went out of business.
I think UMI made him something custom.
 
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Longroof79

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Also all of the A-body rear ends are 2-4" wider depending on the year than a Gbody rear end which will require different rear rims to fit correctly.
Spring perches should be moved to the top of the axle also
He did mention that the rear was wider, but he compensated by using rims with a wider backspace...besides using the aftermarket upper control arms.
 
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