Rear end
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Safety Car
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From: New York
Rear end
Hi all I decided to do some more mods on my 1980
I have a good rear end BUT want to up grade the half shafts to the bigger stronger ones. Does any one have a good source and maybe even give me an idea as to the parts ill need ? to do the conversion
I have a good rear end BUT want to up grade the half shafts to the bigger stronger ones. Does any one have a good source and maybe even give me an idea as to the parts ill need ? to do the conversion
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York
Thanks.
My confusion comes from knowing there are 2 different sizes one for a 4 speed which is heavier and uses bigger u joints however in my searches it sorta suggests my 1980 would have the heavier shafts to begin with but I am not sure.
If they dont have the heavier ones I will need the spindle connector the shaft and the stub axels
My confusion comes from knowing there are 2 different sizes one for a 4 speed which is heavier and uses bigger u joints however in my searches it sorta suggests my 1980 would have the heavier shafts to begin with but I am not sure.
If they dont have the heavier ones I will need the spindle connector the shaft and the stub axels
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Niles, MI
Thanks.
My confusion comes from knowing there are 2 different sizes one for a 4 speed which is heavier and uses bigger u joints however in my searches it sorta suggests my 1980 would have the heavier shafts to begin with but I am not sure.
If they don't have the heavier ones I will need the spindle connector the shaft and the stub axels
My confusion comes from knowing there are 2 different sizes one for a 4 speed which is heavier and uses bigger u joints however in my searches it sorta suggests my 1980 would have the heavier shafts to begin with but I am not sure.
If they don't have the heavier ones I will need the spindle connector the shaft and the stub axels
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Seattle Washington
The stock 1/2 shafts are as strong as any GM made. The 1330 u-joints are the weak point. To make the switch to 1350's You need new Yokes, 1/2shafts, and Axel Flanges. Toms differentials and Van Steel has even stronger parts.
