Probably time to think about C-clip eliminators or some such for Mutt the Race Truck. He has the stock S-10 rear that would have come in an '85, at least as far as I know. Hope Terry chimes in here and tells me if there are already C-clip eliminators. And while I'm at it, I probably need a better ratio than the 3:08, like maybe 2:73 or so.
Anyhow, is this the time to come up with a better rear assembly? A 9" is the obvious choice and that solves the C-clip thing. I know they suck up HP which I don't have in abundance. Are there any short factory 9" housings or is there a cheap fix like with the 8.8 where you can use 2 short-side axles and get a pretty short backing plate to backing plate measurement? I could, of course, run an 8.8 but then I'm back to the C-clip thing.
Keep in mind, this is funded by a part of my Social Security so money IS an issue.
Any input is welcome.
Dan
Anyhow, is this the time to come up with a better rear assembly? A 9" is the obvious choice and that solves the C-clip thing. I know they suck up HP which I don't have in abundance. Are there any short factory 9" housings or is there a cheap fix like with the 8.8 where you can use 2 short-side axles and get a pretty short backing plate to backing plate measurement? I could, of course, run an 8.8 but then I'm back to the C-clip thing.
Keep in mind, this is funded by a part of my Social Security so money IS an issue.
Any input is welcome.
Dan
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