Ok guys I have an open 2.73 rear end right now and it has drums. I want to just swap out the whole rearend. I am looking for a rear with 3.42s, but most of them that i have seen are disc set-ups. What needs to be done and how hard is it to switch over to disc brakes in the rear? also is it worth it to switch to disc or should i stay with drums?
thanks
Tom

 

Its not hard at all. All you need is the complete rear, new E-brake cables for the J65 brake option, and a new combination valve (aka proportioning valve) also for the J65 option. Check this link out: <A HREF="http://sethirdgen.org/10boltinstall.htm" onMouseover="window.status='Click me you Bastard!'; return true" onMouseout="window.status=''; return true"> Rear Swap </A>
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Hey GMTech, that link doesn't work! I'm asking the same question as Zio, so hook us up!

 

Sorry, I wrote the link using JavaScript (just having fun! ) and I messed it up, alot more code than UBB or HTML. Try it again.

P.S. check your status bar before you "click" the link! L8tr


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If you live in Southeastern US, check us out!
South East Thirdgen

GM Master Tech
ASE Master Tech + L1
Savannah, GA

'87 Trans Am
S/D TPI retrofit including functional PassKey,
22# injectors,
Whatever chip I feel like burning,
JET AFPR, Ported Plenum,
TB Coolant Bypass, Custom Cold Air,
SSM SFC, KYB Shocks, Boxed LCAs, Wonder Bar,
8mm Accel wires,
Flowmaster Exhaust,
16" GTA rims,
Corvette Servo,
3.73 Posi
4wheel Disc Brakes

'97 Bonneville SSE

[This message has been edited by GMTech (edited May 14, 2001).]

 

Grab a friend couple beers, should take you no more than an afternoon (with the right tools)