I'm planning on getting a Currie or Moser 12 bolt rear for my car soon. These rear ends are supposed to be a bolt in replacement but I've heard its not that easy. I was wondering what all is involved in the change. Any special tools required? Do the stock brakes fit(I have an 84 Camaro with rear drums)? Do you have to compress the rear springs to get the new rearend in place, if so how? I'm trying to figure out if I can do this with the tools I have or if I should try to get a shop to do it for me. Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

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I am certain that all you need to compress the springs is a floor jack under the axle.

The other questions would best be asked of Currie or Moser.

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If it's supposed to be a direct bolt in I would say you can definitely do it with regular tools. You shouldn't have to compress the springs to put it in because all the connections that hold the rear end in are extendable to allow for travel in the suspension. You can do it. I swapped out a 10 bolt by myself and if it's a bolt in it should be just about the same. As for the brakes, I have no idea. Sorry.

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Thanks for the help, it doesn't sound too bad. I just need call Moser and see what I need to do about the brakes.

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best 1/4 mile so far: 13.4 @ 101mph

84 Camaro 305 ported & milled heads, 3 angle valve job, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, Hedman full length headers, Accell ignition, Crane 274H cam, B&M 700R-4, 3000 stall speed, 4.10 gear,
M/T ET street tires
visit my website at http://www.geocities.com/jbenge/page1.html