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What rear ends will be direct swap for 3rd gen's?

Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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What rear ends will be direct swap for 3rd gen's?

I broke my rear end Busted pinion. I have been looking for a direct swap rear end for my Z. I may have found a 10 bolt direct swap. I would love it if I could find a 12 bolt with drum brakes, but, which 12 or 10 (8...) bolt will fit my Z as a direct bolt up? torque arm attachment? I want a strong rear end and not have to pay-a-outta-da-nose! I can rebuild one myself, just wondering what options we 3rd gen's have?
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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Another 3rd gen rear, build your own 12 bolt or aftermarket rears like Currie
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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Well, I have found a lot of 10 bolts with the 8. rear end and 12 bolts. But how can I tell if they will fit? My rear end has the drum set up for brakes. ???
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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no other rear end will fit other than the 9 bolt or the 3rd gen 10 bolt, no other factory rear at least. no way for a torque arm attachment, you'd need custom braketry with anything else.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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4th gen 10 bolt will fit. got disc brakes though.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:24 AM
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no have drum brakes.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:27 AM
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I feel your pain so I did this...


https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...t=heres+my+8.8
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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how did you do that? Or did you pay to get the rear end already made?
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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I built it. If you read the posts on that thread I explain it all.
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Thank you!
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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So, are you selling these bad boys yet?

I need a new rear!!
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