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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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The rear end was bought with the gears already done up from a forum member. There is no play in the yokes, the rear was in great shape when I put it in. If I'm not mistaken he had it make for his car that he races.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Has anyone tried the zip ones?
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I got the same thing from Mid America and I have had absolutely no problems with the rear camber ever since.
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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I've used the VBP strut rods for years and have never had a problem. The nice thing is they make changing rear camber really easy.

Now you'll also need a camber gauge. I love the SmartCamber gauge. It's not very expensive and it's really accurate.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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If your doing it wouldnt it be best to install 'smart struts'?
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinD
The rear end was bought with the gears already done up from a forum member. There is no play in the yokes, the rear was in great shape when I put it in. If I'm not mistaken he had it make for his car that he races.
I thought you did your rear end by yourself with Garys help...I remember you polished the carrier real nice...Or am I confused???
Won't be the first time!!!
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sly vette
I thought you did your rear end by yourself with Garys help...I remember you polished the carrier real nice...Or am I confused???
Won't be the first time!!!
I cleaned up the rear when I put it back together.
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