so I was driving home going about 25-30 and all of a sudden I hear a pop and followed by a loud grinding noise, yeah, the rear end.... so my question is what kind should I get? I want a complete rear end.. I have a 96 lt4 :rolleyes:

 

nothin huh?

 

I just redid mine http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=312848

I got a new Posi($431), and replaced all the bearings. My gears were still good. A new case if needed is about $400. I did all my own work so no labor charges.

 

where can I find some of the parts? Ive been lookin but cant find any

 

Post an ad in the WTB Parts section. There are always a few of them out there for sale. :seeya

 

IceManZ06 has one for a good price, 1100. Exactly what you need with 3.42 gears. Check out the for sale C4 section.
Good luck,
Robert

 

that could be a simple as a bearing... jack the car up and turn the wheels to determine where the noise is.

unless you race, there is no reason for such a failure.

 

I used a new Gm Posi since I didn't want a used one. But you can pick up a used one from a Corvette salvage yard like http://www.contemporarycorvette.com/

 

Mine made the same noise and it was just the U-joints I had let go too long. Replaced them and all is well. Hope it is that simple for you.

Your 96 LT4 has a Dana 44 rear. They are strong rear ends. Unless you do hi RPM launches with slicks on frequently it is probably something simple.

V


[Modified by 90_roadster, 11:04 AM 6/2/2002]

 

Well I jacked up the car and yeah, its the rear end for sure, (not sure inside yet) but I blew a hole in the case... Not sure where Im gonna pick one up yet, Im gonna decide by 2morrow..... what a birthday Im havin 2day lol ttt

 

Bummer Dude.