looking at an 84 rear axle, whould should I look for.

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Feb 4, 2011 | 06:14 PM

chevysquid

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Car: 1986 IROC T-TOP

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Transmission: 700-R4

looking at an 84 rear axle, whould should I look for.

So I am going to go look at a 1984 Trans Am rear end sunday. I am told it is a limited slip, with 3.73 gears, and disc brakes. Comes complete with rotors,calipers, and e-brake cables. I managed to get the price down to $150. He is going to have the cover off for me to inspect it. Besides chipped/broken stuff what else should I be looking for? Figure I will end up putting new rotors and pads on if nothing else. It will replace the open, 2.73, aluminum drums on my 86 Camaro.

Feb 5, 2011 | 06:52 AM

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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

Re: looking at an 84 rear axle, whould should I look for.

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Originally Posted by chevysquid

I am told it is a limited slip, with 3.73 gears, and disc brakes. Comes complete with rotors,calipers, and e-brake cables. He is going to have the cover off for me to inspect it. Besides chipped/broken stuff what else should I be looking for? Figure I will end up putting new rotors and pads on if nothing else.

The rear is probably equipped with the notorious Gov-loc limited slip, which at this stage may be shot. You can see pics of it in the following link--along with other info that may be helpful in the swap:

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

JamesC