Clever Idiot Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I'm at work and can't measure right now, and this listing is making me drool: S10 posi with discs and 3.42 gears Looks like I'd have to modify it to coil spring if it fits our Montes, but other than it looks ready to drop in! He lists the measurement of what he has for sale, but I don't know ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanabba Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I wouldn't get too worked up about it. While that rear end has a lot of good stuff. It is still weaker than the stock 10 bolt and a lot waeker than a 12 bolt. I guess it depends on what you are using the car for but my thought is why spend money on essentialy a down grade. The s10 rear end will have a 7.5 or a 7.65 ring gear. The smallest 10 bolt in the Monte would be a 8.2. so there is a big difference. Good luck with whatever you decide, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Stock width is 55.25", you could get away easily with 54.5" the add lists. Butttt, like it was mentioned that would be a heck of a weak link in your driveline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Stock width is 55.25", you could get away easily with 54.5" the add lists. Butttt, like it was mentioned that would be a heck of a weak link in your driveline. Bill that's funny right there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Not only would you need coil spring perches , you would need to build all 4 control arm mounts . It would probly be easier to change the car to leaf springs than build all that . The S10 is narrow compared to the Monte . Might even need tubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Not only would you need coil spring perches , you would need to build all 4 control arm mounts . It would probly be easier to change the car to leaf springs than build all that . The S10 is narrow compared to the Monte . Might even need tubs. I would say we all agree on the modifications that are needed to make it work but the width is only 3/4" narrower. I actually went outside now to get a rough measurement of my Blazer for the heck of it as I was starting to doubt the add...but I would say it's correct now that I checked. One thing that would make someone think it was too narrow is by just looking at the overall width of the S10/Blazer's body when in fact the rearend is pretty wide but the wheels on them have alot of back spacing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Originally Posted By: 502ci Stock width is 55.25", you could get away easily with 54.5" the add lists. Butttt, like it was mentioned that would be a heck of a weak link in your driveline. Bill that's funny right there.... That's my way of emphasizing the word "but"...I wasn't calling anyone a "butt", although it kinda looks that way when I reread it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigmatic Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Wow Bill...remind me to never ask you for advice for fear of being called a BUTTTT. Just having fun with ya! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Idiot Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 I didn't realize the S10 ring gear was so small - that alone throws it out. I would have been willing to do the coil spring perches, but I didn't think of the control arms. Negative #2. So no big loss, thanks for the help! Now about this name-calling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 all I could think of when I read the title "does this make my butt look big?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTX Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Not sure how wide my rear end is but certainly not as wide as the wife's!!!!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigmatic Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 That just happened....hope your wife does not read the message board. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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