I decided to go for one last run with the 4.56 gears before I yanked the rearend out. Did a few hard 1/4mile runs and on the last one shifting to 3rd I get a BANG and the left side of the car drops to the bumpstop and swaps lanes . Turns out I snapped my leafspring right in the middle. I kicked it back into the leafpack and limped it home. So now I get to buy new springs, gears, and swaybar. . Dammit. So anyone know where the best place to buy a ring/pinion and some stiff leaf springs is? I hear the replacement GM gears are pretty stout so I may buy them. Need to do some more homework.
CoryM

 

Ouch!!! Sorry to hear that.

 

Try richmond gears.I have them in my 81. They are a little softer than other gears(so I've heard) and can take more shock without breaking.

 

Is the ring and pinion ok how much are you asking for that if you are selling it? 604 853 8926