Why It Matters
The 1962 full-size Chevrolet used a semi-floating Hotchkiss rear axle with an 8.375-inch ring gear. Positraction and several performance-oriented final-drive ratios were available, but an individual car's ratio must be verified from its records and axle code.
Also Known As
1962 Chevrolet Hotchkiss axle8.375-inch ring-gear axle1962 Chevrolet Positraction rear axle409 rear axle
