8.5 inc 10 bolt fit in 89 camaro

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Sep 8, 2008 | 08:32 AM

TUmbi07

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8.5 inc 10 bolt fit in 89 camaro

I have an 89 camaro with a 4 bolt 350 and stock 5spd tranny. I just acquired an 8.5 inch 10 bolt posi rearend. Will I be able to make that fit in my car?

Sep 10, 2008 | 10:45 PM

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Engine: 350, Edelbrock Pro Flo efi

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Re: 8.5 inc 10 bolt fit in 89 camaro

Direct bolt in? No. Got a welder and some skill? Yes.

Sep 11, 2008 | 04:43 PM

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Re: 8.5 inc 10 bolt fit in 89 camaro

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Direct bolt in? No. Got a welder and some skill? Yes.

make that a lot of skills. moving the brackets is one thing, making a torque arm mount is another story.

Sell the rear, not going to work

Sep 11, 2008 | 05:17 PM

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Re: 8.5 inc 10 bolt fit in 89 camaro

Strange and Moser make bolt in 12 bolt rear ends for these cars. The 8.5 could be used if you also used a ladder bar suspension or other after market suspension. A good chassis shop could install it. Have you checked the width of the 8.5 and compared it to the rear end under your car?