How big is the rear end of a Chevy C-10?

Complete, ready to bolt-in Currie ® 9-inch Rearend for 1960 thru 1987 Chevy C10 two-wheel-drive trucks with 5 or 6-lug bolt pattern. Select from a broad range of available options and upgrades to configure the perfect rearend for your build.

When did the Chevy 10 bolt rear end come out?

Month codes begin with “A” for January and end with “L” for December. According to Nasty Z28, the GM/Chevrolet 12-bolt rear end was manufactured from 1965 through 1971. After that, GM instituted the “Corporate” rear end, a 10-bolt rear end that integrated feartures of both the 10- and 12-bolt rear ends.

How are the rear ends of a Chevy named?

Rear ends with measurement designations are named after the diameter of the ring gear, i.e. 7.2 and 8.5 inch. As Chevrolet used many different rear-end models throughout the years, casting codes vary in both location and translation. Information given is for GM-manufactured rear ends.

How did the GM 12 bolt rearend get its name?

Although not technically how it got its descriptive name, the easiest way to identify a 12-bolt rearend is obviously by the 12 bolts holding the rear cover in place. In actuality, the term 12-bolt is due to the 12 bolts holding the ring gear to the differential.

Is the C10 rear axle a bolt in product?

The housings are welded in high quality fixtures ensuring a true bolt-in product. The C10 Rear Ends are available in a variety of configurations to accommodate any application from bolt-in street applications to purpose built race vehicles.

When did the Chevy 10 and 12 bolt come out?

History and Identification of Chevy 10 and 12 Bolt Chevy Differentials Chevy 10- and 12-bolt axle assemblies have been standard equipment on GM passenger cars, muscle cars, and trucks for decades. The rugged, reliable, and efficient Chevy 12-bolt has established itself as the preeminent rear differential for GM muscle cars since its debut in 1965.

What kind of rear end does a Currie C-10 have?

Currie ® 9-inch rearends for 1960 thru 1987 Chevy C10 trucks, provide a direct bolt-in solution for those looking to upgrade the rearend of their classic truck car or restomod build.