8.5 in my 4th gen
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8.5 in my 4th gen
My friend recently gave me his rear out of his 79 camaro and i did a little research and i looks like it will fit .... I was wondering if anyone knew anything about putting this in an f body?
Mostly want to know how to make a torque arm mount, spring mounts, Panarm bar mounts, and shock mounts
I know it seems like a lot but when youre getting a good rear for FREE!!! cant hurt to try and install it
I really need help on this so if you know anything please tell me what you know
Thanks,
Dan
Mostly want to know how to make a torque arm mount, spring mounts, Panarm bar mounts, and shock mounts
I know it seems like a lot but when youre getting a good rear for FREE!!! cant hurt to try and install it
I really need help on this so if you know anything please tell me what you know
Thanks,
Dan
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Subscribed. I've never seen anyone do this, but have wondered about doing it. They're cheap, and as mentioned, turns out almost as strong as a 12 bolt. I want to see a first here--the pressure's on 02 Camaro!!
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I put 8.5 rears into my 3rd gene back in the early 90s since we had them in the 9 second GNs w/ Mower axles stock GM gears and LSD unit... The only drawback is the rear will be 2" shorter on each side so instead of a 15X10 rim with a 7.5" backspacing you will need a 5.5" backspace.......This rear end is strong! Custom fabricate your TQ arm and mount and swap the spring seats and panhard mount over,instal your disc brakes etc....
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I put 8.5 rears into my 3rd gene back in the early 90s since we had them in the 9 second GNs w/ Mower axles stock GM gears and LSD unit... The only drawback is the rear will be 2" shorter on each side so instead of a 15X10 rim with a 7.5" backspacing you will need a 5.5" backspace.......This rear end is strong! Custom fabricate your TQ arm and mount and swap the spring seats and panhard mount over,instal your disc brakes etc....
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All though I ran a 8.5 for years in a G-body I am not so sure it wouldn't have the same outcome a 12-bolt does over time and ends up having a gear noise issue.
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We offer a complete bracket kit for $350 shipped. It is the four hole relocation bracket with shock mount, PHB bracket with spring perch, spring perch, e-brake tabs, and brake line clips.
All though I ran a 8.5 for years in a G-body I am not so sure it wouldn't have the same outcome a 12-bolt does over time and ends up having a gear noise issue.
All though I ran a 8.5 for years in a G-body I am not so sure it wouldn't have the same outcome a 12-bolt does over time and ends up having a gear noise issue.
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As for lengthening axle tubes, sure it can be done but seems like a lot of work to put into a 10-bolt.
I don't remember what posi unit I had first that broke and ended up going to a spool.
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www.racecraft.com has really nice brackets for 3 inch tubes meant for 9 inch f body set up but i used them on my 8.8 build.$235.00 Also my 8.8 started out quite and is crazy loud now after several hard launches in an M6 car. I would debate it being worth it compaired to buying a 9 inch. I have alot of money in building the 8.8 35 spline axles , spool , brackets , gears , 9 inch housing ends , rearend girdle cover, brake lines , bearings, It adds up fast .....
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www.racecraft.com has really nice brackets for 3 inch tubes meant for 9 inch f body set up but i used them on my 8.8 build.$235.00 Also my 8.8 started out quite and is crazy loud now after several hard launches in an M6 car. I would debate it being worth it compaired to buying a 9 inch. I have alot of money in building the 8.8 35 spline axles , spool , brackets , gears , 9 inch housing ends , rearend girdle cover, brake lines , bearings, It adds up fast .....
if you dont mind me asking.
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just buy a junk rear with a good case - even out of a 6 banger 4th gen $100 should cover that.
just make sure you consider 3 vs 4 channel that you match up with what you currently have in the car , then when the swap is complete sell off your current rear for more than you paid for the core I am suggesting....
just make sure you consider 3 vs 4 channel that you match up with what you currently have in the car , then when the swap is complete sell off your current rear for more than you paid for the core I am suggesting....