Rear Knuckles interchangeable from 96 to 85?
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Rear Knuckles interchangeable from 96 to 85?
People with rear suspension knowledge, can you answer a question or two.
Are the Rear Knuckles interchangeable from 96 to 85?
I assume it changes the wheel offset?
Do the Rear Brakes interchange?
Any other issue you ran into?
Are the Rear Knuckles interchangeable from 96 to 85?
I assume it changes the wheel offset?
Do the Rear Brakes interchange?
Any other issue you ran into?
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i think you're right, they are different with the offset. 84-87 are different from 88-96. i wouldn't think the brakes are interchangeable since there is a different parking brake mechanism and caliper mounting bracket.
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I am making a new lower rear mount that will be easily re-produceble, this weekend I finally came up with 2 solid ways to make a new lower mount that will give me the clearance I need for the 2.5" QA1 Coil spring and still use the existing bolt hole and nut etc.
I will post some pics in a week or two, I am getting the parts together right now.
I will post some pics in a week or two, I am getting the parts together right now.
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The mating face is further out than on the early one because late style has a thicker caliper bracket
( as well as a longer outer yoke ) to give the extra width
Early on left
Some have played mix and match on the brakes .COPO made some adapters
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1570869320-post20.html
to run the late brakes on the early knuckles so as to use the narrower track for larger rims
so maybe the reverse is possible ?
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You might be able to use the 88+ and retain the same track with the "Big Doggie" mod.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575726469-post2.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575726469-post2.html
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You might be able to use the 88+ and retain the same track with the "Big Doggie" mod.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575726469-post2.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1575726469-post2.html
Wow, that's a lot of work,, looks like I just need to get fancy with my mount design
