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Drivetrain => Differentials, Axles & Brakes => Topic started by: 65gsrag2x4speed on February 27, 2009, 07:51:00 PM

Title: posi
Post by: 65gsrag2x4speed on February 27, 2009, 07:51:00 PM

Did all 65 gs come with posi?

Title: Re: posi
Post by: Joe65SkylarkGS on February 27, 2009, 09:39:59 PM

No

Title: Re: posi
Post by: WkillGS on February 28, 2009, 09:07:43 AM

Posi was an option.
In fact, there was a short time when the posi was NOT available!
I have a document from Buick stating the posi option, G4, is again available effective Feb 23, 1965.

Title: Re: posi
Post by: Chris on February 28, 2009, 12:00:12 PM

One further thing to mention is that all 65 GS's did receive a special rear end that included hardened parts, however the posi was an option.

I've seen documentation that shows what a difficult decision it was for Buick as some did want it to be standard however it never made it for 65.

Chris

Title: Re: posi
Post by: 65gsrag2x4speed on February 28, 2009, 12:11:55 PM

Thanks for the info. I was wondering if someone swapped the rearend on my gs. Does anyone know if a kit is made for these rears to convert them to posi?

Title: Re: posi
Post by: WkillGS on February 28, 2009, 06:49:19 PM

Yes, they are available, but expensive!
From the latest Jegs catalog:
Eaton offers a posi unit for $560.
Auburn Gear has them for $422.

I'd strongly suggest contacting Jim 'Monzaz'. He posts frequently on the V8Buick.com site, and also has his own website here:
http://www.jdrace.com/

It's possible he has something used or rebuilt he will sell you for a better price.
He can generally match or beat prices from Jegs/Summit. In addition, he knows Buicks, so he can set you up with the correct bearings and seals you will need to complete the install

Title: Re: posi
Post by: 65gsrag2x4speed on March 03, 2009, 03:06:14 PM

Thank you.