28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
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28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
I'm going to be rebuilding my rear end in my 86 camaro soon and I was thinking about trying to save some money on the axle shafts. When rebuilding it, I wanted to upgrade to 28 spline stuff instead of 26 splines. Instead of spending 200+ dollars on a new set, was considering just getting some from a local pull a part where they are only 20 dollars each. However, I don't know what all cars I can look for to have the proper length 28 spline axles? I know the 90 to 92 camaro and firebirds obviously, but are there any other GM vehicles in this time period that used the same length 28 spline axles for a GM 7.5" 10 bolt rear end?
The gears and posi unit I will most likely be ordering new. Unless I happen upon a set of 3.73 gears that look in really good condition while out there.
Thanks!
The gears and posi unit I will most likely be ordering new. Unless I happen upon a set of 3.73 gears that look in really good condition while out there.
Thanks!
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Re: 28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
No alternatives that I am aware of.
Given that any you find will already be 20 yrs old and have who knows how many miles on them (meaning the inner race of their bearings is already wore out), and they're SO CHEEEEEEP in the overall scheme of things ANYWAY, there's no sense in dinking around with used ones.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-EV10-4/
Given that any you find will already be 20 yrs old and have who knows how many miles on them (meaning the inner race of their bearings is already wore out), and they're SO CHEEEEEEP in the overall scheme of things ANYWAY, there's no sense in dinking around with used ones.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SAG-EV10-4/
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Re: 28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
Used axles are probably going to be worn where the bearings run on them. Don't use worn axles. They can also be bent, expecially if the car was in an accident. New axles are the best way to go. I know that money is tight for most people and you got to do what you got to do. The F body cars that you listed are the only ones that I know of that will work. Get the disc brakes while you are at it.
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 350 with .440" lopey cam
Transmission: 6spd T56
Axle/Gears: Detroit Truetrac with 3.73 gears
Re: 28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
Used axles are probably going to be worn where the bearings run on them. Don't use worn axles. They can also be bent, expecially if the car was in an accident. New axles are the best way to go. I know that money is tight for most people and you got to do what you got to do. The F body cars that you listed are the only ones that I know of that will work. Get the disc brakes while you are at it.
And then really... if I did the brake conversion I'd probably want to go ahead and replace the brake lines as well, which just means more $$ lol
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Re: 28 spline axle shaft, pull from alternative vehicles?
The only 28 spline axles that will fit into your diff will only come from a 90-92 third gen. No other 28 spline 10 bolt axle is the proper length. Many are close but not close enough to swap over.
Aftermarket axles are far superior to OEM axles anyway.
Aftermarket axles are far superior to OEM axles anyway.
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