Problems with my rear end installation
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Problems with my rear end installation Hi- put a rear end from a 2000 camaro z28 in my 2001 WS6 just to make it until I can afford a better rear end or sell the car. Anyway, it is from a 6 speed car and has 3.42s. I installed this rear end (both are 3 channel rears) bolt for bolt, and the first sign of problems was when I was connecting the driveshaft, there was about an inch-inch and a half difference. I pulled the driveshaft out and connected it, then drove it. Well felt like the rear end was going to come out of it. I looked at it when I pulled into my driveway, and the rear tires especially on the right side looks like it is farther back, not centered. Put it up on jackstands, and found it looks like the whole rear end is rolled backwards. It looks like both shocks are going to snap, and the tires touch the ground now, whereas they didnt. Also the driveshaft is banging on the bottom of the car as it is tilted upwards. Had the neighbor look at it and he has never seen anything like this. The torque arm looks bent downward, didnt know this was possible. Help!
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Ok this is what I just found: got under it and don't know how I didd this, but I went through the bottom bolts but missed the top bolts on the torque arm. So basically it was just being held on by bottom bolts. I am pretty sure I am going to need a new arm at the least, but limited damage to this so far. Going to see if I can save it or if I need a new one. I am unsure if it was bent to begin with or what the deal is, but I am going to spend some time on it now. Have no earthly idea how it didnt pass through the top bolts, but guess I was in a hurry as it took me a few days to do.
Ok this is what I just found: got under it and don't know how I didd this, but I went through the bottom bolts but missed the top bolts on the torque arm. So basically it was just being held on by bottom bolts. I am pretty sure I am going to need a new arm at the least, but limited damage to this so far. Going to see if I can save it or if I need a new one. I am unsure if it was bent to begin with or what the deal is, but I am going to spend some time on it now. Have no earthly idea how it didnt pass through the top bolts, but guess I was in a hurry as it took me a few days to do.
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On The Tree
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From: Pahrump, NV
Thanks for all your help! I just finished it. Never thought a stupid simple mistake could set me way back but it did. Took it for a ride and with the 3.42s, much stronger feel on takeoff.
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