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I need to replace my rear end. I plan on getting a junkyard rear end and having it rebuilt if needed.
What parts do i need to order and about how many hours am I looking at for a professional to do it?
I may have to replace all or some of the supports (panhard, control arms, etc.) due to them being bent.
Stock parts are fine as this is my DD and i don't plan on adding much HP.
I'd really like to keep it under $1000 but i doubt that'll happen.
You can find used ones in working order all the time ranging anywhere from $150-$400.
I wouldn't buy a 10-bolt that needs rebuilt. That's like throwing money down the toilet.
easily find a working one for less that 400 i got a deal on a 10-bolt with 4.10 gears for 250...had a sale going on at the salvage yard near my house.
+1 on finding a good used one for under $500. You could easily spend over 1k for a rebuild and that's just not money well spent. You're almost halfway to a 12 bolt at that point.
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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS
OP:
10-bolts are a dime a dozen..
A 3800-II can kill a 10-bolt with stock power..
I'd bare that in mind before thowing money @ a broken used one..
Just my .02
Along with a used rear, I plan on buying used stock panhard, swaybar, and aftermarket adjustable control arms.
What else could possibly be bent that i should buy?
:iagree:Even the little s10 4 cylinder can kill the 10 bolt when equipped with a stick and an inexperienced driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smittro
why do you think something is bent? do you get in an accident?Quote:
Originally Posted by elwood
The previous owner was in an accident. She spun out on an icy bridge and side-swiped the railing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutlass
I had the frame checked, the guy said the frame was straight but the rear end was definitely skewed or pushed to one side some.
Here's the alignment info. The thrust angle is definitely off and one side is definitely bent some..
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7420/rearf.th.jpg
I agree. Looks like the rearend housing is bent.
Cutlass or someone else, can you explain what the picture is showing exactly? I've never seen this before and would like to add to my knowledge base :)
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Originally Posted by elwood
If that is true take the time and look around. I found a good 10 bolt for 200 when I broke mine. I would see if local junkyard has any wrecked f-bodies in them. Do you have a local f-body or car forum. You might check there also for parts sale. You might want to ask in the regional section you are in below. Again this since you state you want to keep it close to stock. I would just try find a wrecked fbody to remove and replace parts.. You could also use so 93-97 10 bolts. You will just have to swap parts over to keep the ABS.
If you ever plan to mod like others have said save the money.
That is showing camber,caster and toe...Quote:
Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS
I've yet to find any local car or f-body forums. I've posted in my regional section already. Waiting for replies.
Have you called any local junkyards?Quote:
Originally Posted by elwood
Ahh OK. I see the little purple pics now. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28Thunder
I've called 3-4, emailed 3-4. There's one with 2 different assemblies but they're the wrong gears 2.something and no traction control.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28Thunder
Another thing you might try. Do you have a drag strip close to where you live? You could go in get to know some racers and ask if they know of any. Another place to check is auto swap meets. Wrong time of the year but car shows will have some parts swaps in them and people who might lead you to a used one.Quote:
Originally Posted by elwood
Closest strip is about 1.5hrs away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28Thunder
There's an F-body hotrod shop a few miles from me. I will call them or show up some time next week.
I would not pay over 350 for a used 10 bolt.
If i could find one local with low miles and to my specs i'd pay $350 maybe $400.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28Thunder
Close. There is no caster angle in the rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SSCutlass or someone else, can you explain what the picture is showing exactly? I've never seen this before and would like to add to my knowledge base :)
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Originally Posted by Z28Thunder
Honestly the picture was a little cryptic to at first. It'd be easier if it just said Camber, Toe, and Trust angle.
So at the very top it says "Rear meters." This means these measurements are for the rear tires.
The top 2 half circles show the Camber measurement for the left and right tires. that looks ok.
The next 2 show the Toe measurement for the left and right tires. The left is toed way in (should at zero). The right is toed out. and the total toe (.35*) showed in between the 2 shows that the axle housing is bent.
The bottom 1 shows the Trust Angle which means the rear axle is angled out the right and trying to push the car to the right.
Yeah anything over 350 for a used rear even with low miles is to much. Have you checked on Tech.. I did a little looking over there. Found a Z28 being parted out but it is in Texas..Quote:
Originally Posted by elwood
True I just made it simple... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cutlass
Yeah, the angle pushes the rear to the right causing the car to "pull" to the left.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cutlass
I sold my 10 bolt with 3.42 gears that had 12K miles on it for $425 :)