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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Nov 2005
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      41

      the best rearend to swap under 67 camaro

      I planning on swapping rearends on my 67 camaro and wish to
      have a disc brakes. I was told the cheapest way and still be safe
      was to use a 2001 ford explorer, its suppose to have posi- traction
      and a little narrower. My question is what do yall think of this idea
      or any others, Im on a budget so im trying to get the most for the money.
      THANKS for your help, and ideas.



    2. #2
      Join Date
      Mar 2005
      Location
      Medford, OR.
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      223
      This is a great swap for the money!! Many people that call here have the same swap you intend on going with. I have not heard anything negative about going this route. Thumbs up from our view.
      Laramie Torres

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Aug 2005
      Location
      Hamilton, NJ
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      I have heard about issues using the explorer brakes without balancing the rest of the brake system.
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Dec 2002
      Location
      Lost Wages, Nevada
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      2,684
      Country Flag: United States
      The Explorer brakes....... basically suck.

      Then you have to change the spring purches, change your driveshaft yolk interface with the pinion flange (its not a yolk, its a flange) and shock mount locations are not really acceptable either.

      Good if you wanna throw money at it.......

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      OK
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      767
      the third gen camaro rearends work well under a first gen camaro. I am running a 10 bolt rearend 3:23 posi w/ the stock disc brakes. The rearend was given to me and was brand new. Still had the factory stickers. The third gen rearend is 1" wider than stock. You will have to cut the brackets off and replace with Multi or mono perches.

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Oct 2004
      Location
      Oswego il
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      938
      Country Flag: United States
      9 inch from 67-69 mustang, also torino has similar rear. 75 up nova had 8.5 posi if you can find one that is about 1 inch wider and fits on spring perches, may need to shim for yoke angle.

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Nov 2005
      Posts
      41

      Thanks

      Just wanted to say thanks again for the help and susgestions

    8. #8
      Join Date
      Dec 2004
      Posts
      58
      One thing about the thirdgen rear end is they only use like a 7.5inch differential in the 10 bolt (or something close to that) and are much weaker then the 8.5" 10 bolts in 2nd gens.




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