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Rc 415 · 02-13-2007, 01:42 AM

I think I might be asking a pretty dumb question here, but I was wondering if a rear end out of a 87' Iroc Camaro would work on my 83 c10? I can get the rear end for real cheap, and its got posi with disks..

Slonaker · 02-13-2007, 02:03 AM

I don't know if the width is right. If it is, you would probably need to do some cutting and welding to get it to match up to your springs. I'm pretty sure it uses a different bolt pattern, so you wouldn't be able to use your current wheels.

Maybe someone here has some actual knowledge of the widths and stuff...

Slonaker

Jonboy · 02-13-2007, 09:48 AM

I think it is way too narrow to fit under your truck. Also, it has the crappy cast iron rear calipers that are prone to freezing up if it is out of an '83. The reman calipers are over $100 each.

Rc 415 · 02-13-2007, 11:47 AM

It is 5 bolt, and it is out of an 1987 camaro

*CookieMonster* · 02-13-2007, 12:28 PM

cars have a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern...trucks have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern

smashingchuck · 02-13-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CookieMonster

cars have a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern...trucks have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern

uhh... no. the bolt pattern on camaro's is 5x4.75.

piecesparts · 02-13-2007, 07:22 PM

There would be a lot of work to get everything to agree. The spring perches would have to be built, the bolt patterns are different, the truck is definitely 5 X 5 pattern, where the car is not. You would possibly have to change the yoke on the driveline or the rearend to get the right match there. Is it really worth the effort?

Rc 415 · 02-13-2007, 07:32 PM

Nah I guess not, thanks for the help.

02-13-2007, 01:42 AM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Crazy question I think I might be asking a pretty dumb question here, but I was wondering if a rear end out of a 87' Iroc Camaro would work on my 83 c10? I can get the rear end for real cheap, and its got posi with disks.. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

02-13-2007, 02:03 AM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Crazy question I don't know if the width is right. If it is, you would probably need to do some cutting and welding to get it to match up to your springs. I'm pretty sure it uses a different bolt pattern, so you wouldn't be able to use your current wheels. Maybe someone here has some actual knowledge of the widths and stuff... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

02-13-2007, 09:48 AM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Crazy question I think it is way too narrow to fit under your truck. Also, it has the crappy cast iron rear calipers that are prone to freezing up if it is out of an '83. The reman calipers are over $100 each.

02-13-2007, 11:47 AM	#4
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Crazy question It is 5 bolt, and it is out of an 1987 camaro __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

02-13-2007, 12:28 PM	#5
CookieMonster Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Headingly, Manitoba Posts: 4	Re: Crazy question cars have a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern...trucks have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern

02-13-2007, 07:22 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Crazy question There would be a lot of work to get everything to agree. The spring perches would have to be built, the bolt patterns are different, the truck is definitely 5 X 5 pattern, where the car is not. You would possibly have to change the yoke on the driveline or the rearend to get the right match there. Is it really worth the effort?

02-13-2007, 07:32 PM	#8
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Crazy question Nah I guess not, thanks for the help. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/



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