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The 10-bolt rear end was the base rear on 1st through 4th generation Camaros.  It got the name 10-bolt because there are 10 bolts that hold the differntial cover to the housing.
The 10-bolt rear end was the base rear on 1st through 4th generation Camaros.  It got the name 10-bolt because there are 10 bolts that hold the differntial cover to the housing.


The 3rd an 4th generation cars only had a 7.5" ring gear that was smaller and weaker than the rears on earlier cars.  It is common for the rear to break on these cars, especially when used with sticky tires.
The 3rd and 4th generation cars only had a 7.5" ring gear that was smaller and weaker than the rears on earlier cars.  It is common for the rear to break on these cars, especially when used with sticky tires.

Latest revision as of 12:58, 29 June 2008

The 10-bolt rear end was the base rear on 1st through 4th generation Camaros. It got the name 10-bolt because there are 10 bolts that hold the differntial cover to the housing.

The 3rd and 4th generation cars only had a 7.5" ring gear that was smaller and weaker than the rears on earlier cars. It is common for the rear to break on these cars, especially when used with sticky tires.