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chevyman 68 C/10 · 06-02-2002, 08:58 PM

I have a 96 trans-am posi rear end with a 380 gear and disc brakes. I need to find a place that sells weld on brackets to mount to our rear ends. I have found a machine shop that will add the 5 on 5 patern to match front discs. PLEASE HELP!!!

**68SWB4x4** · 06-02-2002, 09:00 PM

american classics or chevduty sells a panhard bar kit, you can get axle pads from jegs

Mike C · 06-02-2002, 09:34 PM

You can buy pads from Summit for $15, Mopar section of catalog. IMO, you are wasting your time/money. The Camaro rear is what I call ultra light duty, it has insufficient ability to shed heat in the brakes for the weight of the truck, the housing is narrow so you will have to run wheels with lots of positive offset, the differential is not suitable for the power/weight of truck, the axle tubes are not thick enough for the trucks weight, and I could probably think of some more...

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-02-2002, 10:45 PM

i agree totally, you are wasting youer time trying to put such a tiny rear end under your truck, it wil never hold up and the type of limited slip they have wont last long either. you owuld be better off snagging a lincoln or caddy disc rear or use the parts to convert to discs on your current axle
early classic has the kit also

good luck

06-02-2002, 08:58 PM	#1
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	need rear axle mounts I have a 96 trans-am posi rear end with a 380 gear and disc brakes. I need to find a place that sells weld on brackets to mount to our rear ends. I have found a machine shop that will add the 5 on 5 patern to match front discs. PLEASE HELP!!! __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

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06-02-2002, 09:34 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	You can buy pads from Summit for $15, Mopar section of catalog. IMO, you are wasting your time/money. The Camaro rear is what I call ultra light duty, it has insufficient ability to shed heat in the brakes for the weight of the truck, the housing is narrow so you will have to run wheels with lots of positive offset, the differential is not suitable for the power/weight of truck, the axle tubes are not thick enough for the trucks weight, and I could probably think of some more... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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06-02-2002, 10:45 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	i agree totally, you are wasting youer time trying to put such a tiny rear end under your truck, it wil never hold up and the type of limited slip they have wont last long either. you owuld be better off snagging a lincoln or caddy disc rear or use the parts to convert to discs on your current axle early classic has the kit also good luck



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