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Old May 30, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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28 Spline Axle Conversion...

Hi Guys,
I want to install a new posi into my '86 TransAm. Because I want to go to series 3 late model carrier I will need to install 28 spline axles in place of my 26 spline axles. Do these fit as a straight replacement or is there some difference in diameter, length etc? If anyone out there has done this and can help, it would be appreciated... Thanks...Regards...
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Old May 30, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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direct replacement
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Old May 30, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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Thanks EDE... That's what I was hoping to hear... kind regards...
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Old May 30, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
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If you buy the posi for 28 spline then you'll need 28 spline axles. 90-92 28 spline axles are a direct replacement for the earlier 26 spline as long as you have the proper carrier.

Better 28 spline axles are only $125 each from www.tomsdifferentials.com
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Old May 31, 2002 | 03:37 AM
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Cheers Stephen,
Thanks for the link, will check it out...Regards...
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Old May 31, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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86trNZam, Just go to an auto salvage yard and have 'em pull you a set. Make sure the bearing surfaces are smooth when they pull'em. Normally they price 'em accordingly to that. ($50-$100). Scan the yards and find the lowest mileage 90-92 out there . Good luck
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Old May 31, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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Sorry, Just realized you are overseas? Yea, better go new if there isn't much to pick from over there. You might get a U.S. salvage yard to ship ya some ,but it would be risky not being able to see'em first.
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 08:49 AM
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what else carries the camaro axle. i was once told that the 90-92 s10 axles would also work? i can find more s10 in the yard, hard to find c&f's.
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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So if I have a 26 spline axle rear now, I can buy 28 spline axles and a 28 spline Posi and this will bolt in as long as the series carrier matches the gears?
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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Originally posted by crazynights
So if I have a 26 spline axle rear now, I can buy 28 spline axles and a 28 spline Posi and this will bolt in as long as the series carrier matches the gears?
Yep. Like Ede said, it's a direct swap Just need to make sure the axles are the correct length.
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