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Houston54 · 06-05-2009, 08:43 AM

In case you have not learned this, the 700R4 units made prior to 87 are considered pretty weak. GM made signicant changes in the internal hard parts for the 87 and up years to resolve the problem.

Also the 84 camaro rear axle is a 7.5 inch ring gear which is also considered rather weak. The width will work well with suitable back spacing but the bolt pattern for the rims will be different than that IFS you plan to use. You probably already realize all this.

In my experience it is better to get the correct parts to do a project even if you have to wait longer for them. Your end result will be much more satisfying and you will only have to do the work once. It appears in your case you have plenty of cancer to fix first. It is not too late to trash that truck IFS and find a better solution.

06-05-2009, 08:43 AM	#33
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Bartman's Build Thread In case you have not learned this, the 700R4 units made prior to 87 are considered pretty weak. GM made signicant changes in the internal hard parts for the 87 and up years to resolve the problem. Also the 84 camaro rear axle is a 7.5 inch ring gear which is also considered rather weak. The width will work well with suitable back spacing but the bolt pattern for the rims will be different than that IFS you plan to use. You probably already realize all this. In my experience it is better to get the correct parts to do a project even if you have to wait longer for them. Your end result will be much more satisfying and you will only have to do the work once. It appears in your case you have plenty of cancer to fix first. It is not too late to trash that truck IFS and find a better solution.