where can i get a nice cheap set of 28-spline axles so i can get a posi in this one wheel wonder of mine relativly inexpensively? im having trouble w/ junk yards as the people that run them are complete idiots.

 

The only factory 28 spline axles that you can find that will be a direct fit are from 90-92 f-bodies. There probably won't be many choices of those in the junk yards.

You can get much better aftermarket 28 spline axles from places like www.drivetraindirect.com for $125 each.

 

i thought 88 and 89 had em too

 

If they did then they were a special factory install. Officially they were never standard issue until 1990.

There's a catalog listing for the axles on www.tomsdifferentials.com

 

I had my hands on a set... then the f'ing pinion lock bolt snapped. I hate that damn bolt. Couldn't get air or power out to the car (in a junkyard), couldn't work the bolt fragment out with a pick, and after trying to break the case apart with a hammer & cold chisel, all I did was put some chips in the center (no room to swing a hammer). I was so mad... dammit!!!

 

ergh

 

Stephen, forgive me for being a rookie but aren't you the guy who was running 26 spline axles well into the 11s?

 

If you need axles check out these people. If you buy their Torsen unit, you can get axles for $50.00 more. Not a bad deal.

Ebay auction

 

I never used 26 splines. I ran high 11's with a stock 3.27 geared 9 bolt. When I built up a 10 bolt I used Tom's KA 28 spline axles and ran as quick as 11.24. My 9" has 31 spline axles.

 

looks good

 

Sorry, I must have been mistaken. That's still impressive with the 28 splines.

 

What if they're the axles for a 93-up f-body? Then they'll have the ABS reluctor, and won't they also be a bit longer?

 

The 28 spline axles from the 93-2002 are almost 2" longer.

 

I emailed him. He says he has them for both 3rd and 4th rears but doesn't have any disc brake rears