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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 12:00 PM
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Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

The mounting for the control arms on the axle has 4 hole , 4 mounting points, which one do I use for a stock configuration and what are the 4 different mountings for.


The axle is upside down/
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 05:01 PM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

Those are like LCA relocation brackets that you could apply to a stock rear.

Best place to start is, where the rear end of the LCAs is JUST SLIGHTLY below the front (chassis) end. Something in the range of ½ to ¾" would be a great start point.

What you'll find is, if the rear (axle) bolt is too high, the car will wheel-hop ruthlessly, like stock, under acceleration. When the bolt is too low, it will hook up like pulling your teeth out under acceleration, but will wheel-hop unbelievably under braking (an OBVIOUS safety / life preservation malfunction). Ideal is where both are smooth and quiet, and present no problems.
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 09:00 PM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

'Wish I could afford one of those...
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 10:09 PM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

I'm guessing you got a 9" because you got the power to use it (and broke your stock diff)

Most times you'll need to be in the lowest hole, if you got good tires
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 11:15 PM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

450+- and up to 250 shot . So after I hook up the shocks ,track bar,torque arm, stabilizer bar, with all that connected, can I change the mounting point of the LCA on the relocation bracket
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Old Jun 30, 2021 | 03:52 AM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

Originally Posted by jbander
450+- and up to 250 shot . So after I hook up the shocks ,track bar,torque arm, stabilizer bar, with all that connected, can I change the mounting point of the LCA on the relocation bracket
yeah you can change it with everything else connected. I would do one side at a time though so the rear doesnt move too much on you.
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Old Jun 30, 2021 | 05:08 AM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

With to Voice of PeeWee herman in the back ground yelling..."This Will Be Fun"

I love working on mine..putting it back together..My Radio station Plays that ..I have to giggle when I hear Pee Wee's voice..yelling that...as Im making something for the car..






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Old Jun 30, 2021 | 10:13 AM
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Re: Mounting a Quick performance 9" Ford rear on 87 Camaro

Thanks for the help everyone!
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