Are these junk, or can I save them?
04-10-2009, 01:02 PM
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Car: 1986 Z28 Camaro
Engine: Rebuilt 82' 305
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: Non-Posi stock =(
Are these junk, or can I save them?
Can I remove these, sand them, clean them. prime/paint these?
Or are they goners?
Thanks
-Andrew
Or are they goners?
Thanks
-Andrew
04-10-2009, 03:35 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Rebuilt 350 going in after paint
Transmission: WCT5, 7k & counting behind the 350
Axle/Gears: 4thgen disc rear w/ 3.73 Posi
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
As long as there is not an excessive amount of play in them, clean them up and reuse them. If you can get them clean enough, then paint them. Just make sure you put fresh grease in them. New boots wouldn't be necessary if the old ones are not ripped, torn, or rotting.
04-10-2009, 04:14 PM
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Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
is it really worth going through all that on a part that wears out?
I would buy new parts and paint them what ever color I wanted instead of going through all that work on parts that may only last a few thousand miles but thats just me
I would buy new parts and paint them what ever color I wanted instead of going through all that work on parts that may only last a few thousand miles but thats just me
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04-10-2009, 05:24 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Rebuilt 350 going in after paint
Transmission: WCT5, 7k & counting behind the 350
Axle/Gears: 4thgen disc rear w/ 3.73 Posi
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
If they are the original, then yes I would replace them. However, he didn't say if they are original or if they only have 10K on them. That's why I asked how much play is in them. That will be the determining factor, and is not something we can judge from a pic. If they have no play in them, I don't see the problem in reusing them.
04-10-2009, 05:32 PM
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Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
I liked the idea of NOT running around trying to find parts for 22yr+ car and having the dumb parts guy ording the wrong items. UPS's to my door in three days without going anywhere and the parts fit.
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04-11-2009, 12:16 AM
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Car: 84 camaro, 88 trans am, 98 camaro
Engine: Modded , stock, LSX modded
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, t-56
Axle/Gears: 327, 308, 373
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
Id go new.
This is what i put together
Moog AMGK6145T $29.39
Moog AMGK6145T $29.39
Summit SUM-TR-2227L $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2227L $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2226R $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2226R $26.95
Energy Suspension 9-13101G $3.95
Energy Suspension 9-13101G $3.95
Edelbrock 5250 $37.95
PST GNSP00246 $47.00
PST GNSP00147D $47.00
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-521-21-chevr...o-1982-92.aspx
http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-4174-33-chev...o-1967-92.aspx
Heres a side by side of the kit i put together and stock take off
This is what i put together
Moog AMGK6145T $29.39
Moog AMGK6145T $29.39
Summit SUM-TR-2227L $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2227L $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2226R $26.95
Summit SUM-TR-2226R $26.95
Energy Suspension 9-13101G $3.95
Energy Suspension 9-13101G $3.95
Edelbrock 5250 $37.95
PST GNSP00246 $47.00
PST GNSP00147D $47.00
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-521-21-chevr...o-1982-92.aspx
http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-4174-33-chev...o-1967-92.aspx
Heres a side by side of the kit i put together and stock take off
04-11-2009, 03:20 AM
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Car: 91 Trans am
Engine: built 360 TBI
Transmission: built 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10bolt/3.23
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
I have recently replaced mine with AC Delco and im wery pleased because there still MADE IN USA.
04-11-2009, 08:18 AM
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Car: 85 Camaro IROC
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: open rear, 3.42 gears
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
as far as i can tell, the spohn kit is the cheapest kit i can find. i looked on their website.
04-11-2009, 08:26 AM
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Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
[QUOTE=RED_DRAGON_85;4116017]as far as i can tell, the spohn kit is the cheapest kit i can find. i looked on their website.[/QUOTEI
I agree, bought it this month and it sure saved time & money in my opinion
I agree, bought it this month and it sure saved time & money in my opinion
04-12-2009, 01:31 AM
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Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
Seems like a good time to ask..........
I really like the aftermarket tie rod adjusting sleeves, with locknuts, over the stock type. My question is, does anyone make them in steel rather than the aluminum ones I have seen discussed in posts on this board?
I don't mind the slight extra weight, they should be a little cheaper and I absolutely hate the dissimilar metals corrosion issues between aluminum and steel, especially on a daily driven street car that will see snow and road salt. I know, you would lube 'em up really well. But still, I'd like to find steel ones.
I really like the aftermarket tie rod adjusting sleeves, with locknuts, over the stock type. My question is, does anyone make them in steel rather than the aluminum ones I have seen discussed in posts on this board?
I don't mind the slight extra weight, they should be a little cheaper and I absolutely hate the dissimilar metals corrosion issues between aluminum and steel, especially on a daily driven street car that will see snow and road salt. I know, you would lube 'em up really well. But still, I'd like to find steel ones.
04-12-2009, 02:03 AM
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Car: 84 camaro, 88 trans am, 98 camaro
Engine: Modded , stock, LSX modded
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, t-56
Axle/Gears: 327, 308, 373
Re: Are these junk, or can I save them?
that i know of most are made from steel or chrome molly im sure that it might be confusing since there sometimes zinc coated giving it the appearance of aluminum. but im running steel ones look at post #13 theres even a link for them there too
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