Swap solutions: Rear axles
(I edited this from personal experience and added information for other people to learn what it takes to build a good rear) |
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#Axle family (like GM 8.5" ten bolt, or Dana 44) | #Axle family (like GM 8.5" ten bolt, or Dana 44) | ||
#Application. What year, what vehicle, and any determining factor. For instance, if I want to find the same 12-bolt you described, it might be helpful in finding it to know that yours was found in a station wagon with a big block. Even if you only know YOUR axle's year it will help. | #Application. What year, what vehicle, and any determining factor. For instance, if I want to find the same 12-bolt you described, it might be helpful in finding it to know that yours was found in a station wagon with a big block. Even if you only know YOUR axle's year it will help. | ||
| − | #Type of brake, disk or drum and their diameter | + | #Type of brake, disk or drum and their diameter * Or if you will be able to use your factory brakes, if you like. |
| − | #Type of suspension, coil or leaf, trailing arm or torque arm, etc. | + | #Type of suspension, coil or leaf, trailing arm or torque arm, etc. * Factory 9" housings do not have a torque arm, although an aftermarket one can. |
#Width from wheel mount to wheel mount | #Width from wheel mount to wheel mount | ||
#Width between spring perches, center to center (for leaf axles) | #Width between spring perches, center to center (for leaf axles) | ||
#Width between backing plates | #Width between backing plates | ||
#Width between shock mounts, center to center | #Width between shock mounts, center to center | ||
| − | #Weight (and note if its with or without brakes) | + | #Weight (and note if its with or without brakes) |
| − | #Notes for additional information | + | #Notes for additional information |
#Add columns as needed. | #Add columns as needed. | ||
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| + | Pretty much if you are to swap a stronger rear end in to your car, you are probably looking at a 9", 12 bolt, or Dana 60 (maybe 44?). The main thing is what will it take to make your new rear fit? For example, If I was to swap a junkyard 9" in my 99 SS Camaro, I would have to change the length of the housing, weld on the control arm brackets, coil spring brackets, shock brackets, special length axles, I would have to weld on brackets for my factory brake backing plates to use my factory or factory style brakes. Torque arm bracket (or go with ladder bars) and some people want to keep the Anti-Lock-Brakes, so if you want to do that, you have to have a special diff carrier, and you have to drill a hole in the housing to mount the sensor. After that, your yoke might be the same, but it might be different, so thats another ting to consider. Most of the time you will need you will need a new driveshaft. | ||
| + | Certain cars definitely need a rear end upgrade, but you really need to do your research and figure out what you are getting yourself in to. Once completed, it will have been completely worth it. | ||
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