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| | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1 | Hi. I want to replace my axle and have been offered a '78 Camero axle. Does anyone know if this will be a straight swap or what will be involved? Thank you. Russ | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 9 | Im pretty sure I read somewhere on here that the 2nd gen camaro rear ends are direct bolt in because the spring perch is in the same spot as the factory leaf springs, that is if you plan on putting the axle on top of the springs to lower it as well. 1/2 ton the springs are on top of the axle and the 3/4 ton trucks have the springs under the axle. the only thing is the axle is a little smaller in length then your factory axle which means you will need wheel spacers and or reverse offset wheels. check this link, http://quickperformance.com/Technical%20Info/sus_measure.htm I found it a huge help, and fund a 68 nova rearend for my 49 3600 for 70 bucks on craigslist. goodluck!!!
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 123 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 123 | I am trying to do the same thing. Found a 1981 Firebird rear end.Called a lot of junk yards. Measured it and it is the same width. It does look like I will have to move the mounts for the springs and have someone weld in place for me. This lets me go to 5 lug and many more options | | |
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