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**8man** · 01-02-2024, 03:14 PM

I've found 2 rear axles near me, and either is very reasonably priced.

I need to know whether there is a preference between the two:

1995 Camaro positraction with disc brakes

2009 Colorado with disc brakes, but they weren't sure about the posi, I'll have to go check.

Both appear to be about 61" wms to wms. I believe that is about the width of the 57 axle.

The truck will be a driver for fun only, no racing, probably running a 5.3L with automatic transmission.

I know others have gone with the Ford rear axle, but I want to go Chevy.

So what do you think?

01-02-2024, 03:14 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,286	Rear axle width I've found 2 rear axles near me, and either is very reasonably priced. I need to know whether there is a preference between the two: 1995 Camaro positraction with disc brakes 2009 Colorado with disc brakes, but they weren't sure about the posi, I'll have to go check. Both appear to be about 61" wms to wms. I believe that is about the width of the 57 axle. The truck will be a driver for fun only, no racing, probably running a 5.3L with automatic transmission. I know others have gone with the Ford rear axle, but I want to go Chevy. So what do you think? __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204