dlandsvZ28

I am in the process of installing the LPW Ultimate axle tube brace kit and have determined there are two possible locations on each side to weld the brackets that attach to the rod end tubes.

IMO its better to weld the brackets to the spring base mount on the driver side and the lca bracket on the passenger side.

Or weld the brackets to the axle tubes. However, if we weld the brackets to the axle tubes it's extra work to clean out the tubes if there is any oil or debris inside the axle tubes that might catch fire.

So am wanting some opinions or suggestions as to which location is the best. There are pics in the LPW installation showing the tube brackets welded to the spring base rather than each axle but I believe it is for an 8.8 installation.

Give me your thoughts.

Pics below for each possible weld point.

Bracket welded to the axle tube - passenger side

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1835930...7630765750292/

Bracket welded to lca bracket on the axle tube - passenger side

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1835930...57630765750292

Bracket welded to the axle tube - driver side.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1835930...7630765750292/

Bracket welded to the spring base on the axle tube - driver side

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1835930...7630765750292/

BTW - I was concerned that there might not be enough clearance because of the additional depth of the Ultimate cover for aftermarket panhard bars. I have a Spohn double adjustable. There is enough clearance.

I also have a BMR panhard rod relocation. It will have enough clearance as well.

I will post pics after we make the welds and install the rearend back into the Camaro.

And please no comments that it is a waste of money to try to make the 10 bolt stronger. I am 65 going on 66. It's doubtful I will ever race the car, dragstrip or street.

I am getting a very good price for my noisy whining Moser 12 bolt that gouged the h??? out of drive shaft tunnel (Spohn tunnel mount torque arm) - so am going back to my original 10 bolt that's quietly been hiding in a corner the last few years. My Camaro is an auto, all new bearings and ring and pinion (3.23) + solid pinion spacer - Torsen posi.


My Camaro

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1835930...7623345499537/

Thanks in advance

Dan

iTrader: (1)

Keep us updated because I was wondering where to mount the brackets myself

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Your pics don't work.