4th Gen Discs on a Third Gen Axle
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From: Shreveport, LA
Car: 1982 SC/1984 Z28
Engine: 305 4BBL/305 4BBL H.O.
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 Posi/3.73 10 Bolt
4th Gen Discs on a Third Gen Axle
Recently I purchased a complete Rear off of a 1984 Trans Am. It came with factory disc brakes and a 3.73 Ratio. Unfortunately, It was an Open Differential. I'm tearing it down and I'm going to put a 4th Gen Posi carrier in there with the 3.73 ratio ring and pinion. It would be simple for me to just use the 3rd Gen calipers, but I know that they're better in the 4th Gens. Since this came with discs, will 4th Gen brakes bolt up? I could swap to a complete 4th gen rear like I did in my 82 Camaro, but I don't like having to use spacers in the front. I would rather have everything the same.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: 4th Gen Discs on a Third Gen Axle
Yes. Here are links that may be helpful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html
Note the info on combination valves here:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
Many conversion parts can be found below:
http://www.flynbye.com/
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...iscs-89-a.html
Note the info on combination valves here:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
Many conversion parts can be found below:
http://www.flynbye.com/
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Jan 6, 2013 at 06:00 PM.
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From: Shreveport, LA
Car: 1982 SC/1984 Z28
Engine: 305 4BBL/305 4BBL H.O.
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 3.23 Posi/3.73 10 Bolt
Re: 4th Gen Discs on a Third Gen Axle
Thank you. Good Info
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