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Old 03-25-2013, 09:32 AM
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I want to buy a rear end from a 2002 camaro ss and put it on my 97 z28 is this possible
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Originally Posted by 97z28lt1camaro
I want to buy a rear end from a 2002 camaro ss and put it on my 97 z28 is this possible
You mean just swapping the rear axle assembly? Should be no problem.
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
You mean just swapping the rear axle assembly? Should be no problem.
But my abs is different I already bought the diff today
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does your 97 have traction control? you have to take the abs sensor off the top of your 97 diff and plug it into the 02 one.
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does your 97 have traction control? you have to take the abs sensor off the top of your 97 diff and plug it into the 02 one.
No it doesnt have traction control. I might get started on removing the diff today. And ill try to connect the abs
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I had to sqitch the brake lines because only needs one brake line from the front and the other diff needed 2 so I had to bend the lines a little but I think it will work ill let you know
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It worked except my rear breaks feel too tight does anyone know why



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