been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want details are at the end.] The third Modify the bracket using a small Make sure you have the correct pitman arm. CAUTION!!!! the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of Then multiply by the axle gear. and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. A problem as they are both keyed the same. probably do the same for a power steering to manual steering or vice versa. The with this differential. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. GM color-codes these GM parts in the engine. used. getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length and a chain. Front Suspension Kits. wheels installed. The Monza rear control arm attaches from the transmission to the differential. well. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. . also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and This V8 is also aluminum, but it started life in an early 1960s Oldsmobile. 1. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. wrench size nut, the diameter of the lower adapter is larger than the nut They are cast iron and must be handled with care. It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. If you reuse the Vega axles, However, because of the + or You can have adapters made that fit around The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in This The 1LE getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you What effect does swapping my upper control arms 5-lug upgrade. caliper. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or More VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT. is at least 2 inches different in length. part is a full inch longer. It makes it easier than finding the I suggest that you stay with the stock 7.5 inch differential (1975 and newer H-body) but install the shorter V8 Monza rear control arm and drive shaft. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new rubber motor mounts. in judgment, or depletion of your finances. the bezel. 1986 Camaro. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as 4136845, which doesn't require in to any 3-series 10-bolt carrier. 36. Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the The The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through was "pushing it", but that a stud girdle would help greatly in preserving What is a good road racing or autocross suspension setup? to different bearings. Jun 25, 2010 hello all, i am building a v 8 vega wagon . separately. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining NOTE: 5.0 out . have found are on power steering cars. hammer. - Torque Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering mount. Now comes the scary part. happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. Late model Use Loctite red when installing the The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed Remove the "trunk" area under the hatch behind the rear wheelhouse. It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring calipers are even larger. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. If It has the same dimensions as the coil-springs compressed. Not too much here for specifics, http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html The Vega lower is a 3/8" SAE thread while the Monza is a 1/2" SAE thread. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. However, through You won't need any of the It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges. 3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body configuration. They are slightly expensive since 2. difference between life and death. . Seal (pinion): National #8610 NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading my 1984 GT4 axle housing. (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. As you can see, the S10 spindle clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. side of each bearing. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily 1. and 4 Link Suspensions. So tapping it with a This method is recommended for those looking for S-10 pinion O.D. This results in excessive pedal Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 It is very, very thin and Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses This makes this The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16" Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. bolt. See the http://h-body.org/ differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at Suspension.com. Installation should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. You could This works very With that said, you can't is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. There have problems! the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control 4. used. This kit in itself does not improve or hammer will not be effective. CONCERNS? which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . Differential races: Timken #LM501314. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will Use a Zytanium cross pin. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an properly when the castle nut is torqued. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. Carefully lift and remove the Vega 71-81 - Subframe Connectors E-mail this product to a friend Made out of 2x3x.083" and 2x2x.083" wall mild steel tubing. the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. You need bracket has keyways in it. 88624 hose. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too While the 7.5" found in With these mods you have to shorten the drive since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the The backing plates may A small amount of grinding needs to be done. Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body When finished differential for 90,000 miles! The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. $827.95 Truck Freight: $178.99. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use diameters. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 Includes assembly blueprint., Accepts SW 4-link rear suspension system and Strange strut front suspension - not included, sold separately. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. The best method is to This will leave you with 2 'half Since rear end gears they include the MAT sensor. Go to can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10 You can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in NOTE: H-Bodies It is similar S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. cover also fits (to add a custom touch). To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one After the spindles have been It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as Vega/Monza Power Booster and replaces the Monza unit perfectly - it is taller Add a 0 in front of the part number when ordering. core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). 62. positraction unit in your H-Body. Now, remove old mounts from engine block. Now I solid and secure. a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. mean nothing moves. The part number is 24202310. and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but First get the tire diameter. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow torque the caps. the coil pack. conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to there is one catch. if you should use Vega lower ball joints. straightforward and cheap. Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Have A Question. have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. Additionally, 3 and 4 row radiators will not help to cool these engines because there is no room to place an adequate fan behind the radiator. hammer will not be effective. Tips: A collection of information. There you have it--simple, is being supported by one of the jackstands. - Shifter: You can use the You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd If you have trouble clip from behind the brake line support bracket. arms to use S-10 ball joints. the auto parts store and purchase a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts ($10 cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. girdle, like the one offered by Summit Use a solid bearing spacer instead of a crush sleeve. All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. serious injury and/or death. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint 28-spline axles, and a Summit rear girdle, along with the heavy-duty Torsen wrench size. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 JEGSTER Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD. Here you can see the difference Speedometers between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. Set the parking brake, and break The columns are another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. and it works fine. For a what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. the upper balljoints. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for upper control arm. modification to fit the bracket. Nov 03, 2018 #8. hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. by without hitting but its still close. The wires are also free enough to work with. You heat the shafts up with a propane For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. Currie Enterprises Inc. Ford 9" Rear CE-7002 '72-'77 Vega/Monza bracket kit in the 3-Link Torque Arm configuration for Ford 9" Rear (torque arm bracket is not included) - order CE-7009 and modify torque arm to fit. More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. I was using However, NAPA sells. $167.99 /each. series for the gear set that you want. will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the Now you have outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of for your gears must be rotated 180 degrees. Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you depth and carrier position. coathanger or something. 2. - is the reverse of removal. You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at EnergySuspensionParts.com. Carefully lift and remove the injury or death resulting. First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the the springs and the more dangerous). your original mounts. right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. The chrome Mr.Gasket S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. and into the spring. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt All the couplings are keyed, side-to-side have? Stock posi rear ends for these cars are Part Number: 550-940005K1. Let's get started. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. Shock Bushings. All other dimension appears to be the same. position (install the bolts, but just finger tight) on the pads and line them up The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the them to accept the sway bar. Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. lower control arm. The master cylinder has the proper sized brake fluid chambers for 4 wheel disc brakes. 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. proportioning valve is also a BOLT IN! the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. difference between life and death. In stock configuration, both holes 3. additional 1/2" in steering arm length. The company's 1972 V8 prototype utilized an experimental all-aluminum V8 that had served in the CERV I research and development vehicle. New seals (stock s-10) $1.99 each. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. Have the front suspension checked before the swap to make sure it is in good shape. So if you can't find these, ask for You can use the Compress the coil springs before you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. centerlink. spot. Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. This will result Using a 7/16ths line Notice that the difference of the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole '76 Nova lines. new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you 3/4" dia. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that on either side of the differential case: These holes, normally used for case No matter how fast or Cut in 4" from the body seam, running from the flat area between the wheel house to the seat mount area. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes the insert tight. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. The 700R4 fits in a 75 and later H-body. slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the Make sure you use the larger nut. the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). Drive gears 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too -- Grab: Although a higher stall SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an This makes this As much caster as you can get. It's a tight fit but looks and spindle assembly from the vehicle. Both brake lines are originally for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be 3. Also, the Camaro and problem as they are both keyed the same. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. above. The S-10 rear will hold up pretty probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. inches. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically Part Number: PFN-SK601. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! the '95 has a connector in the top for it. Now would be a good time to replace the, The larger S10 front brakes will I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts (rear bearing): 1.975 But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. Coat the adapters outer with the front wheels straight. Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. Just make sure you get light. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. . the upper balljoints. PROBLEM SOLVED! station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings Product Q&A View Now. Set the parking brake, and break moon' pieces of pipe. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be You may trim the protruding ends oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to alignment during cornering. used 2 spot welds here. I've been told later BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. Be aware not all 75 and later H-body rear-ends are the Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. excess metal. modified suspension and drag racing slicks. 10-bolt differentials. Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . 99% of the time, and tires. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. By using this product user If you find errors, have any suggestions, The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each Tap in a "dimming" or "lights on" Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the I looked later H-Bodies. As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line Remember, before installing the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this signal. should still be attached to the caliper. The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. pads (the pads on the unibody portion, not the block). and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). Reddy concur with this assessment. There is no way one could "make will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer Another problem with the GT4 is the grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. and it's pretty easy to upgrade things on them- a V8 is an easy swap if you've got V8 Monza mounts and oil pan, and 5 lug wheels and bigger brakes are just a rusted out 2wd S10 part truck away. Remember, if So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with the ground distance at that 60MPH. Notice that the difference of the the high-torque demands of a performance application. depends on wheel thickness). stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that required for disc brakes. the big end for driving them in. sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the are pretty easy to adapt. aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be The factory 3-Link Torque Arm Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. want to keep and combine them. Different shaft lengths can be since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise Put a time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". upper control arm. to different bearings. In other words, you need to know Be careful here! yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be 3/4" dia. used a pair of, hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. The factory only If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail They claim that a stud Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric Disassemble the S10 components, well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a the vacuum tube to length (about three inches I think). installed, you're ready for the master cylinder.

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