I have an 86 T/A with rims from a 99 Firebird (16"). Right now I have spacers on them so that they will fit. I am going to swap out the 3rd Gen Rearend for a 4th Gen rearend since it will bolt right up. My question is will the front end (A-arm, calipers, spindles, steering parts, etc.) from a 4th Gen bolt up to a 3rd Gen T/A? I would like to get rid of my spacers as I am worried about bearing wear. Does anyone have any info?

 

if you cut off the front subframe assembly of your car

get a 4thgen front subframe assembly

weld it on just right

create mounting brackets for the 3rdgen fenders, lights, ect...

then, sure... you can bolt the fourthgen front suspension on...



and dont laugh... Fatal88 already did it.

 

Yup, really deep pockets and very good skill is all you need....

Fatal88.........The ultimate thirdgen when it comes to 4th Gen parts being modified to fit a thirdgen.........:hail:

 

yeah, here is a shot of his front rim from the houston gathering.

 

if you bought the correct adapters you will not experience any bearing wear. the adapters give your 4th gen wheels the correct offset for the 3rd gen car. I also have 4th gen wheels on my 3rd gen Z and have not had any problems. I plan on doing the 4th gen rear end swap but I will leave my 3rd gen front end alone, except for the tubular k member and A arms.

 

what kind adapters do you have on your thirdgen?? Im planing on getting some Zo6 wheels. will the ones from hawks work??? I dont bearing wear.