Thread: 79 Malibu..what Rearend Fits

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I have a 79 malibu..im going to change my rearend i don't think i need a 9 in rear end.. but i would like to know what other rear ends fit on my car.. i have a pontiac 400 sb that just got rebuilt..its stock for now.. i have exploded enough centers in my past..and i just want a rear end that will be strong enough for this motor.. i have a 350 turbo tranny with a shift kit..

Currie and Moser sell rear ends with the correct attachment brackets for you car. If you don't want to spend that much, have a wrecking yard check the Hollander Interchange Manual and see what it list for compatible swaps. In the long run, it may be better to spend the bucks and put in a 9" with the good axles and be done with it. Just my 2 cents worth.

the rear ends in mid 80s 442s & GNs are 8.5" 10 bolts that are a bolt in, but good luck finding one.

ahh get a 12 bolt chevy lol

12 Bolt would be a great idea, not much on the GM stuff, but how close would a 12 bolt out of maybe a maro, nova, or possibly a firebird be on width?? As the maro's and nova's were leaf spring cars, the brackets would have to be fabbed, but maybe the housing length would be close to that of the '79?? Not sure, hopefully some of the GM guys will jump in here.