56 olds rear end questions

Im wandering what rear ends will fit in this car easily. Its a 56 olds super 88.

 

how about a stock replacement? They are good stuff.

 

A 57 Olds bolts in and is about 30% stronger.....parts are still available. Lotsa gear choices too

 

In the order above would be my first choice. Tri-five chevy is a bolt in also i believe. Might be Cheiftan that im thinking of.

 

So a tri five chevy will bolt in?
Im looking for something to put a higher ratio gear set in.

 

What gear choices do i have with a stock replacement? and where do i get one? are they expensive?

 

What info can you give me on a 57 olds rear?

 

This should help with your questions.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129676

 

What ratio do you have now? Common gears were 3.32:1. Gears from 48-56 will all work but you may have to use different pinion bearings for the earlier gears.

 

Thanks anyone got info about easy rear end swaps for the 56.

 

I belive its 3.42 gears. I looked the stamp number up in my book. the number was 8 on the housing correct me if im wrong about the ratio for that number.

 

Cheaper to set up gears than do a whole rear no? 55-57 Chevy should bolt in, 57 olds/pont should bolt in. Might be able to use early Camaro rears as well. I think the pad spacing is the same or very close.

 

Cool the camaro rear may be easier to get a hold of and find parts for am i right?

 

how hard would it be to find gears fo my rear end?

 

About the camaro rear option. Would i have to do any modifications?

 

measure the distance of the spring pads. make sure the shock mounts are im the same locations. the wheel bolt pattern will be different. yours is 5 on 5"chevy is 5 on 4 3/4".
you will also likely need a conversion ujoint as yours should have a flange type.