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blazin 70 · 03-20-2010, 10:29 PM

The front diff should bolt right in but the rear end will not the spring pads on a 78 diff will have to be cut off and a new set welded on as the widths are different.I am planning on putting newer model running gear under my 71 also.

03-20-2010, 10:29 PM	#2
blazin 70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: canton nc Posts: 59	Re: 1978 differentials The front diff should bolt right in but the rear end will not the spring pads on a 78 diff will have to be cut off and a new set welded on as the widths are different.I am planning on putting newer model running gear under my 71 also.