Rearend Swap ?s
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Rearend Swap ?s
Thinking of different ways to get a rearend with disks. Originally thought of getting a conversion kit, but it seems I could get a rearend already setup cheaper. Problem is I'm a little closer to the broke end of the money pool than I would like to be and I don't have a clue what would swap as a direct bolt on. Any tips?
Thanks and God bless,
Chris
Thanks and God bless,
Chris
driveit- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
Try a caprice ( or impala SS) rear end. Look at the interchange ability thread for the details.
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dynchel- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
No problem. Just look at the interchange thread under the tech section first, to see what you will need before heading out.
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dynchel- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
OK, if I switch to a rearend that has the larger bolt pattern would these wheels fit?
Wheels by MB Wheels “Old School”: $149.00each
Diameter: 18.0”
Width: 9.0”
Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3mm
Offset: 35
![Rearend Swap ?s Med_Old_School](https://2img.net/h/www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/images/med_Old_School.jpg)
Also is this a good tie and will this it fit that wheel?
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Riken Raptor ZR - $125.98
Tire Siz3: 275/35ZR18 95W BSW
Treadwear: 300 out of 400 with 400 being the best rating.
Traction: A The traction grades from highest to lowest are "AA","A","B" and "C".
Speed rating: Z The rating of Z = 149 mph and over.
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Wheels by MB Wheels “Old School”: $149.00each
Diameter: 18.0”
Width: 9.0”
Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3mm
Offset: 35
![Rearend Swap ?s Med_Old_School](https://2img.net/h/www.wheelsbymbmotoring.com/images/med_Old_School.jpg)
Also is this a good tie and will this it fit that wheel?
DiscountTire.com - Free Shipping!
Riken Raptor ZR - $125.98
Tire Siz3: 275/35ZR18 95W BSW
Treadwear: 300 out of 400 with 400 being the best rating.
Traction: A The traction grades from highest to lowest are "AA","A","B" and "C".
Speed rating: Z The rating of Z = 149 mph and over.
driveit- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
Just a question on this rear swap thing. Does the caprice rear have the shocks in front of the axle like our cars? How about the monte SS. They come with a 3.73 posi which would be a nice rear gear. Just wondering about the shock location.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
The shock location on caprices (and Monte Carlos) are the same as ours. You need a 5X5 bolt pattern for the impala rear end. those wheels are measured in a millimeters and I think what you listed equals 4X4.75, which is the original bolt pattern (not the caprice). Maybe someone better at math than me can chime in.
dynchel- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
Interesting. I think if I had to locate a rear, I'd look for the monte SS rear. That way I'd keep the 4 3/4 bolt pattern and have a 3.73 posi. Thanks for the info.
Joe73- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
I think its to narrow to use without redoing all the mounting points. I am pretty sure that Monte SS's (and turbo Buicks) have 8.5 rear ends, so at minimum the posi carrier could be retro fitted. I'm not 100% sure about this though.
dynchel- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
Sounds like it may be easier to just go with a conversion kit and pay the extra. We shall see. Thanks again.
driveit- Donating Member
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Re: Rearend Swap ?s
driveit wrote:Sounds like it may be easier to just go with a conversion kit and pay the extra. We shall see. Thanks again.
I agree...just a matter of saving enough for it. Darn things are expensive but at least it'll be a guaranteed fit.
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