What rear end to use?

OK got some pretty strict parameters here:-

53" - 55" wide
5 on 4 3/4" stud pattern (chevy)
NO C-Clip axles
Handle 300 BHP
Must have readily available ratios, 3:0 and 3:5 will be main choices,
So what should I be looking for!!!!!
Cheers,
Stewart.

 

I'm pretty new to the game, but I'm pretty sure you aren't going to find anything that narrow without narrowing it from something wider. Good luck!

 

Most small pick-ups are this width. 2WD S-10 is 54 1/2". I would use that if weren't for the C-Clips.
Cheers,
Stewart.

 

Try doing a search here, in tech area. there has been a lot of input on this subject-including rearend housing of Fords. C clip is standard for GM. You can always have new studs put in axles, get multilug rims, etc.

 

Hey Stewart,...

If I remember right, some of the old mail jeeps had Dana rear ends with traction lock differentials and they were way narrow,.... A Bronco is to wide eh ?

Here is a link with all kind of rear axle withs and particulars,....
http://www.carnut.com/specs/frear.html

And heres another,.....
http://www.teufert.net/other/rear%20end%20dimensions.htm

Does this get you closer to being "GOBSMACKED" ??????

 

falcon or maverick and redrill the axle the only gm that i know of that narrow with a non c clip rear is a 63 nova and they are 4 lug

 

An early bronco rear would be close except the bolt pattern.

 

It doesn't exist ......at least in stock form.........
No non c-clip 5 on 4 3/4 bolt pattern.