8.5" GM Ten Bolt

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by s10stocker

When I purchased my 1996 S10 brand new in March of the same year I had no idea that I had a 8.5 10 bolt in it. Now being a stocker I consider that my lottery being that every other S10 I new up to that point was a 7.5. All I did was C-clip elims, spool and Richmond 5.38/5.57 gears with stock axles with high 1.5s and low 1.6s short times at 2950 lbs up to 3300. Now if your looking for a S10 8.5 here is what you must look for. They only came with the 96-03 L35 4.3(W on 8th digit of vin) mated to a 5 speed. They did come in more than one width however being the S10 ZR2's RE was about 7 inches wider. It sure does feel nice to give some input on something on here that I don't feel like everyone knows already.

George, What is the width of the narrow (drum brake) version (drum to drum, outside)?
Thanks