62 Impala read end options
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Texarkana, Tx
62 Impala read end options I'm looking for options on a rear end swap . I'm not sure what I should just put some money into my stock rear or switch to one out of a later model Chevy or look into this Ford 9 inch a local guy is selling . Any advice would be appreciated .
Why do you want to swap?Aren't those early Chevy pumpkin style rear ends some of the stronger units around?My preference is Ford 9",easy to work on, easy to find a local expert on, and parts are available almost everywhere.
You just asked a very open ended question. What are your goals, budget and driving style?
Show / street cruiser - keep the stock equipment. Race car - depending on output power, type of racing, class rules, fabrication skills and budget nearly anything goes. Honestly the stock piece is fairly stout - depending on your driving style.
Show / street cruiser - keep the stock equipment. Race car - depending on output power, type of racing, class rules, fabrication skills and budget nearly anything goes. Honestly the stock piece is fairly stout - depending on your driving style.
There is nothing as an upgrade that directly drops in for these cars (I have a 61) which means big money. I'm told there is a kit for rear disk brakes, but I'm just now to a point of worrying about. I believe CPP and ABS Power Brake both make front and rear brake kits. I know they both do fronts because I've installed them.
A friend bought gears, a posi and hardened axles for his 63 and honestly that may be the direction I go from a cost and simplicity angle (I can do it myself). I simply don't care to dump $2500 in a fabricated 9" axle when there are so many other things in my world that need my attention.
A friend bought gears, a posi and hardened axles for his 63 and honestly that may be the direction I go from a cost and simplicity angle (I can do it myself). I simply don't care to dump $2500 in a fabricated 9" axle when there are so many other things in my world that need my attention.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Texarkana, Tx
There is nothing as an upgrade that directly drops in for these cars (I have a 61) which means big money. I'm told there is a kit for rear disk brakes, but I'm just now to a point of worrying about. I believe CPP and ABS Power Brake both make front and rear brake kits. I know they both do fronts because I've installed them.
A friend bought gears, a posi and hardened axles for his 63 and honestly that may be the direction I go from a cost and simplicity angle (I can do it myself). I simply don't care to dump $2500 in a fabricated 9" axle when there are so many other things in my world that need my attention.
A friend bought gears, a posi and hardened axles for his 63 and honestly that may be the direction I go from a cost and simplicity angle (I can do it myself). I simply don't care to dump $2500 in a fabricated 9" axle when there are so many other things in my world that need my attention.
The website is a bit difficult to navigate, but the brakes came from ABS Power Brake. They have a catalog, but to get prices you need to call them. I wanted big brakes because I like like stopping and I don't mind running 17 or 18" wheels. This company has front and rear setups listed, but I only bought the front.
I'll ask my friend tomorrow and reply about the posi, gear and axles.
I'll ask my friend tomorrow and reply about the posi, gear and axles.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 54
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From: Texarkana, Tx
The website is a bit difficult to navigate, but the brakes came from ABS Power Brake. They have a catalog, but to get prices you need to call them. I wanted big brakes because I like like stopping and I don't mind running 17 or 18" wheels. This company has front and rear setups listed, but I only bought the front.
I'll ask my friend tomorrow and reply about the posi, gear and axles.
I'll ask my friend tomorrow and reply about the posi, gear and axles.
Thank you again
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I have a ls engine in my 62 Biscayne. I put in a aftermarket posi unit and axles. Also have disk brakes all around. I don't have a problem with it, just a driver, will never be the fastest car on the road, but sure gets a lot of looks.
Forgot to say, I put a Eaton Posi unit and moser axles in my car. If you do not have a p(posi) unit third member you will have to grind out part of the reinforcement from inside the carrier so the posi unit will fit in there.