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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Hey, i'm swapping out an axle from a rearend of a berlinetta to put into a firebird, will this work? or am i out of luck with these parts?

I own a 1984 Pontiac Firebird 2.8L V6, just wondering what parts (if any) would be compatible from a berlinetta.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

yup...all third and fourth gen rears are direct swaps with eachother.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Originally Posted by Chase_Newton
Hey, i'm swapping out an axle from a rearend of a berlinetta to put into a firebird, will this work? or am i out of luck with these parts?

I own a 1984 Pontiac Firebird 2.8L V6, just wondering what parts (if any) would be compatible from a berlinetta.
Welcome to TGO. If you're talking about the rear end, yes, the swap is direct. The axles themselves are also a direct swap. Check the FAQ on 10-bolts at the top of the page for further info on what you may need to effect a swap.

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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Axles are not always a direct swap. There are 26 and 28 spline axles. Be sure that both are the same.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Hmmm i see, i'll have to look into it. Thanks
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

the year change was around 89/90. After that was 28 spline 10 bolts, and before was 26 spline. And lets not even touch on 9 bolt rear ends lol. If your swapping entire rear ends and not just axles then it wont matter. If your swapping just the axles then it will.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Yeeeeeeeeep, i'm swapping just the axle if possible... lol
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

The Berly / Bird should be a direct swap of 26-spline axles; however, taking a peek before you dive in is always a good idea.

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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

Would an 82 Berlinetta Camaro V6 axle fit an 84 Firebird V6 rear-end?
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Re: Berlinetta to firebird axle swap? Work or not?

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Would an 82 Berlinetta Camaro V6 axle fit an 84 Firebird V6 rear-end?
If both rear ends are what you say they are, yes, as both would be 26-spline axles.

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