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Jul 8, 2008 | 06:34 AM

SHADRACK

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1980 rear end upgrades

I am searching for a company that can help me with the rear end on my 1980- I am wanting to upgrade the half shafts, differential, driveshaft and yokes along with suspension upgrades not only for strength but to accomodate wider wheels and tires.

Any ideas?

Jul 8, 2008 | 12:58 PM

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The only upgrade for 80-82 diffs is to take it to the recyling plant and get as much mony for the aluminum as you can.

Seriously if you want strength, swap it out for a cast iron unit.

Jul 8, 2008 | 06:12 PM

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The only upgrade for 80-82 diffs is to take it to the recyling plant and get as much mony for the aluminum as you can.

Seriously if you want strength, swap it out for a cast iron unit.

I sent you guys an e-mail a couple days ago and am awaiting a reply. I am ready to do the rear end on the car so whenever you can get to me, I would like to discuss. I know the 80-82 rear ends didn't have to do much with 190 hp engines so I want to be able to hit the gas and feel comfortable. E-mail me at eagleamu@yahoo.com and I will give you the phone number to call.
Thanks

Jul 8, 2008 | 10:03 PM

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You'll have to re-work the mounts on either the car or the rear end.

Jul 8, 2008 | 10:41 PM

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Jul 9, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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You'll have to re-work the mounts on either the car or the rear end.

Thanks for the advice. I only want to do this sort of project once so any help I can get is greatly appreciated.

Jul 9, 2008 | 08:32 AM

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Jul 9, 2008 | 08:34 AM

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You'll have to re-work the mounts on either the car or the rear end.

Please explain. I've never had to re-work any mounts. Only thing I ever had to do was cut the battery and storage boxes for bigger axles.

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