vbls

iTrader: (17)

i have found so many,
the motive in WS6 store says 98-02 ls1.
ratech in summit says years from 80-96
ricmond says only up to 98.
i also saw a 99-newer vehicles.
whats with all the years?

what do i get? part number? and where? i have a 2000 camaro z28

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

all the sites really need updating/corrections.
Any from 93-02 are all the same,the catergory is GM 10 bolt 7.5"/7.625".
the 4 you mentioned were good.
The only potential problem is a variance in the pinion seal,it was changed (I think)for the 01-02 years.
There are different levels of installation/rebuild kits.

SVThuh

iTrader: (2)

I would strongly suggest getting a solid pinion spacer on top of whatever rebuild kit you end up with. Ratech makes a good one, in fact Im using the one they make.. Summit was my source.

vbls

iTrader: (17)

ill look into that solid pinion spacer.
hey SVThuh, what part number is the ratech install kit for my 2000?

i found this page, but which one? and it says something about 99 up with 7.625"/ 8.0" axle. partn number 380k for $80. is this the right one??? what is the 8.0" axle?


i dont have to worry about this because im a 2000 camaro right?

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

The GM Camaro parts manual shows the seal design changed DURING the 00 model year.
I'll try to find some links here in ls1tech for you.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...t-problem.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...nion-seal.html

vbls

iTrader: (17)

ok so i have a 00, so im good. that thread talked about the 01 being hit or miss. but i will remember this when i tear it apart, thanks.
also WS6 store called me back, they said this install kit will work good for me.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=3579

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

looks OK.
check your axle bearings and axle bearing wear surfaces on the axles while you have the axles out.

96lt4c4

iTrader: (5)

Get a Yukon install kit. The best one made in my book...All Timken bearings, has the best shim design as well. Also my 9" install kit came with a spacer kit instead of a crush collar. The last Ratech install kit I bought, I was not very happy with. The pinion nut was not a locking type, the bearings were Koyo, which is a good brand but I still like Timken.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

All 10 bolts from the early 1980s till the end of production on our cars use the same bearings. The seal changed in early 01, my 01 has a new one, my buddies very early production 01 has the old style. The ratech kits come with the older style. And yes 308k is the one.