Vega Rear Dif - Axle Housing Dimensions

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Vega Rear Dif - Axle Housing Dimensions

Postby TinBarn » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:14 pm

Question #1 - What is the width of the rear dif / axle housing from where the backing plates bolt to the axle housing for a stock Vega 6.5 or 7.7 rear end? So that would be backing plate to backing plate dimension?

Question #2 - Is there a dimensional drawing available for either the 6.5 or the 7.5 rear axle for a stock Vega?

Question #3 - I think the dimensions are different from the S10 rear axle housings or are they identical for a stock Vega?
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Re: Vega Rear Dif - Axle Housing Dimensions

Postby 283vega » Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:25 pm

Go to the search inthe top right of the forum. Type in vega rear or rear width and hit search. Tons of h body forum posts will be displayed for you to pick thru. The 2wd s10 rear width axle to axle is 54.5 I think but search and you will see.
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Re: Vega Rear Dif - Axle Housing Dimensions

Postby Smiley » Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:40 am

Vega rear ends are 54.25" outside overall
2wd S10 rear ends are 54.50" outside overall
82-88 S10 axles will work in 7.5" H-body housings.
use an 1/8" shim under the drums or clearance the backing plates as needed.

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Re: Vega Rear Dif - Axle Housing Dimensions

Postby TinBarn » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:45 am

Thank you all for your help! That works. Happy Motoring - Gary
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