Since 2005 I've been talking about getting an aftermarket rear end, bugging the hell out of those around me, present sponsors, sponsors of the past, and my wife. Ladies and gentlemen, almost 4 years exactly after purchasing this 98 Z28, I have forked over the cash. Looking back I believe I have been that guy that talks about getting one, how great they are, how much I need it, and I'm pretty sure I can be credited with the formation of several rear end group purchases But that guy doesnt ever buy one
To you Eric, of Midwest Chassis, I would like you to know that it only took 4 years of intense studying, option weighing, mind changing, and much verbal abuse to my 10 bolt (which looses teeth like a shark ) to seal the deal. Please join with me in a moment of silence while we celebrate this passing from oem to indestructable.
Oh and while we're on the subject I might point out that I ordered a Strange S60 with 4.10 gears, Detroit Locker, Chrome-Moly yolk, S diff cover, and a Strange Driveshaft. Eric gave me a killer deal.
To you, mister 10 bolt, may you eat your heart out. I've listened to your noise and felt your vibrations for a long long time. You're getting replaced with a setup that many 4wheeling rigs use, lol. And this time all the extra noise that comes from the locker is going to be a reminder of how its NOT breaking!
Thank you. Maybe I'll get a Mufflex exhaust too and stop being that guy there too (where I've actually signaled the start of a GP there too and didnt get in...). WTF? Nah, I'll keep waiting on a used one to come around
Who wants to bet that I find a new excuse to not take it to the track?
I can't even begin to explain how long I've been dealing with loud bearings, old used 4.10 gears, and a clunky carrier. I've just grown used to the noise of that thing. I'm not going to know what to do if this thing doesnt make any bearing/gear noise.
Does anyone else see the humor or irony in this rear end? I mean, for its entire life it has been nothing but a street car making lots of road trips. I think the ridiculous amount of overkill goes to show just how much hate I have for my 10 bolt, lol.
if i may ask please educate me on this S60? is it basically a dana 60 truck axle built from ground up to fit out cars?... cause i am on my little power trip and i feel after i finish the engine i will need a trans or rear end which ever lasts the least....
__________________ 2000 Firehawk TransAm #328 of 741
Stock....for now
wow i see ur sig no cam imagine if u had a cam like me im hurtin lol
I've got a hotcam while its still a small cam it makes a good bit of torque throughout the RPM range. I plan on getting a larger cam in the future for an LQ9.
I'm not a 100% that the S60 is similar to the dana 60s in trucks, but I will tell you that its freakin huge, as in the largest/heaviest rear end for our cars. At least that weight is in the right spot.
I got my backing plates/dust covers and reluctor rings off last night. My 10 bolt must have known that something was up because it wasn't cooperating much. Is there anything sellable from my old rearend? The richmond 4.10 gears are terrible, the carrier is missing a few spider gear teeth... I've got a Mac performance diff cover!
Ahh, its going to be so nice to have an atom bomb proof rearend. Is there anything different about the size of the dana 60s that you see in 3/4ton trucks?
well i aint gave it much more look but if you would drop a few pics when it arrives with a few mesurements i will compare it to a few of the 4x4s i run
__________________ 2000 Firehawk TransAm #328 of 741
Stock....for now
I got my backing plates/dust covers and reluctor rings off last night. My 10 bolt must have known that something was up because it wasn't cooperating much. Is there anything sellable from my old rearend? The richmond 4.10 gears are terrible, the carrier is missing a few spider gear teeth... I've got a Mac performance diff cover!
Ahh, its going to be so nice to have an atom bomb proof rearend. Is there anything different about the size of the dana 60s that you see in 3/4ton trucks?
everything dana 60 and strange S60 as the same internals.
__________________ 2000 SS M6 black SLP package, spec stage 2 clutch, RAM billet steel flywheel, BMR sub frames, Lakewood LCA, Random Tech. Adj torque arm,
The anticipation is killing me. Has it been 4 weeks yet? I guess its just more time for the exposed 10bolt internals to rust... cursed internals that they are.
Maybe I'll weld up a cool mailbox from some of its parts... like an axle shaft for the post. Nah, it would be the weakest mailbox in town
Can't wait for the locker life. Extra positive traction.
Finally ordered a rear end 
But that guy doesnt ever buy one 
) to seal the deal. Please join with me in a moment of silence while we celebrate this passing from oem to indestructable. 
mods: Torquer 2 112lsa, ls7 Clutch, 3.73's , underdrive and altenator pulley, Ls6 intake, pacesetter longtubes and offroad y, magnaflow exhaust, qtp electric cutout, lid, ported and polished throttle body, and free mods...
