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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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10 bolt to 9 bolt conv. problems

if anyone recalls im changing my stock 10 bolt drums,to a borg warner 9 bolt with posi,the 9 bolts off a late 80s firebird and its going on my 92 camaro,the problem is that its being difficult to put on the driveshaft and torque were hard to get on but got it now the control arms are giving me problems the dont want to level out so that the bolts will get on,anyone have this problem or could give any suggestions,i need to finish this quick its been in a garge that aint mine for 3 days,thanks guys i really apprecite it
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Re: 10 bolt to 9 bolt conv. problems

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now the control arms are giving me problems the dont want to level out so that the bolts will get on
If your having trouble getting the bolt holes to line up with the sleeves in the rubber bushings then a hammer and a block of wood always help. After being bolted down so long things tend to get a bit distorted and sometimes need some coaxing to go back together.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Re: 10 bolt to 9 bolt conv. problems

Originally posted by 408maro
if anyone recalls im changing my stock 10 bolt drums,to a borg warner 9 bolt with posi,the 9 bolts off a late 80s firebird and its going on my 92 camaro,the problem is that its being difficult to put on the driveshaft and torque were hard to get on but got it now the control arms are giving me problems the dont want to level out so that the bolts will get on,anyone have this problem or could give any suggestions,i need to finish this quick its been in a garge that aint mine for 3 days,thanks guys i really apprecite it
BTW, periods really help
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 01:46 AM
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thanks bro,and i know my bad i was in a hurry.
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