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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Rearend Swap

I'm doing an LS1 sway and will have a complete rearend from a 98 transam, will a 4gen rearend bolt into an 89 thirdgen if not, what needs tobe done?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Re: Rearend Swap

Originally Posted by springer4
I'm doing an LS1 sway and will have a complete rearend from a 98 transam, will a 4gen rearend bolt into an 89 thirdgen if not, what needs tobe done?
I don't want to be rude, but that question has been asked more then couple hundred times. Do a SEARCH.......
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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Re: Rearend Swap

Welcome to TGO. A search on site will often provide the info you're seeking. The following FAQ should provide the info you need:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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Re: Rearend Swap

I see that you are new here. Welcome. Here is some information that might help you. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html
The 4th gen rear end will bolt in, but it is a little wider.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Re: Rearend Swap

yes it can be done, here is a pic of the lt1 style i have in my car with the stock wheels, just can't have the car full of people on bumpy roads....
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