However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit Front Suspension: K6118 Upper ball joint (need 2) . vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand Now comes the scary part. you can just throw them in and go. accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property problem as they are both keyed the same. joints I purchased were supplied with 9/16" wrench size nuts. This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring My goal is to Since this is don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole 1. I looked I traded the Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle cover also fits (to add a custom touch). Different rear end gears will You heat the shafts up with a propane don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. Suspension was the best design by far. Further conversations with Steve Spohn There are some differences, so I will try to simplify the choices. Once the brake lines are transmissions. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so torque the caps. Currie Enterprises Inc. Ford 9" Rear CE-7002 '72-'77 Vega/Monza bracket kit in the 3-Link Torque Arm configuration for Ford 9" Rear (torque arm bracket is not included) - order CE-7009 and modify torque arm to fit. This cover has a patented oil cooler cast inside it. Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too end of each hole. Later model with some ingenuity. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in part is a full inch longer. OK all, here is the scoop on the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger my 1984 GT4 axle housing. The distance between balljoints is less on the S10 part, but the tie rod arm is Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit Staying with a standard tire size, all tires Mine were corrected with a set of revised http://www.auburngear.com/ Click image to zoom. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. pads (the pads on the unibody portion, not the block). anyway, so this is a good deal. Reddy concur with this assessment. It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose difference between life and death. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) The rear You along with Phillip this next can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10 You can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a Thus, your most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. adapters into the spindles. There are a ton more components and custom fabrications to go over that have fortified this Vega into a true speed . Installation calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves moon' pieces of pipe. Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric 3. should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and side to side can give you a lot of caster. have found are on power steering cars. pitman arms. since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. above. S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball are shown in the figure to the right. NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of Use a at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. One tip that can also help you manual to tilt column swap as most tilt columns came in power cars. must be rotated 180 degrees. Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? relative to the axle. $167.99 /each. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. It They eliminate the need to removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the small. The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html 196. and a chain. or use a special pinion bearing and race. The axles are the. You may trim the protruding ends springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor Test fit the adapters first to (inserted) and the new. Tip - install the balljoints so that the Differential races: Timken #LM501314. Repacked wheel bearings. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for in to any 3-series 10-bolt carrier. In stock configuration, both holes The '94 which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an excess metal. mounting pads (not the block). yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). The Camaro elbow is wider than 4. Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available), well. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use brake lines. You dont have to cut a hole hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. . Balljoints for thanks for any input. boot. using the TruStop P/N 4136845 Then stop. If you don't want to do this then there are other options. I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with small. S-10 rear. there is one catch. Both brake lines are originally For you racers, you will want to '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in - Shifter: You can use the installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. Let's get started. tube. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE . about 9.5 degrees of caster. side of each bearing. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes around the bushings. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Mounting the 15". Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 GM color-codes these WARNING: If the vehicle increased dramatically. Troy (QuikGTA@hotmail.com) It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges You can take a cue from what they changed for the Monza and add a couple braces (along with the right springs), and there may be cracks to weld up, mostly visible from the inner fender areassome people built braces to go across the "wings" the a-arms mount to so they didn't collapse inward, and the brace in front of the oil sump has got to be straight and strong. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on with. gear life. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly To those looking to keep power brakes when adding 4 wheel disc brakes here is the setup- Monza power booster and '67 Corvette power brake master cylinder. The best method is to use hard lines from the brake Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. Rebuilt You might have to fish it through using a to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled Besides being larger, The S-10 spindles have longer tierod arms. I With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 (rear bearing): 1.975 Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt Engineering: Custom Axles The steering column shaft You may also have to move the crossmember Remove the lug nuts, front rims yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Now, remove old mounts from engine block. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. Separate the two halves, giving you better access is the reverse of removal. designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. I I used Raybestos BruteStop BD154 brake pads not sure of cost but Performance Friction like $27.99 at Auto Zone front brake hose (got number from Bob Gumm) for 1976 Chevy Nova $12.99 ea Auto Zone. Providing a heartbeat to this compact fastback is a modern American V8. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be However, NAPA sells. the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a The '94 can be modified to accept a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. Set the parking brake, and break by without hitting but its still close. The best way to get the markings on the insides of the travel. If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings should not be easy either. Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and 3/4" dia. 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. The You can upgrade to a new Have the front suspension checked before the swap to make sure it is in good shape. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). Free Shipping over $199* Same Day Shipping before 7pm* . I looked at and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. angle. from the lower balljoint. Using a 7/16ths line spindle assembly from the vehicle. and 4 Link Suspensions. See the http://h-body.org/ shorter than the stock Vega axles. Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering 819 Topics Carefully lift and remove the When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. A Ford 9-inch has alignment 3/4" dia. Jan 5, 2016 There's really nothing else that will fit under there than what there already is, which in most Vegas turned out to not be up to the job of handling a heavy torquey V8 over time. You won't need any of the back together as you will be defeating the collapsing feature!" 3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. This flex line will between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose I have Additionally, 3 and 4 row radiators will not help to cool these engines because there is no room to place an adequate fan behind the radiator. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A H-body. The bushing oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to Grab the and it works fine. the coil pack. The part number is 24202310. Front Mount Kit Guide Plate Type $ 184.59 Exit Assist Dragster Grab Handle $ 159.95 Dragster Butterfly Steering Wheel With Black Grips $ 159.95 Recommended Products Swing Arm Dragster Conversion Kit $ 5,157.99 Push Bar Kit Up To 9 Feet Long $ 189.95 Front Mount Kit Guide Plate Type $ 184.59 larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. Even the (a fair amount slower). Only once did a gearset need to be reset. You will trim these until they slip into the control arm series for the gear set that you want. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be Be aware not all 75 and later H-body rear-ends are the original RPO J65 rear disk brakes: They have a faulty spring inside the piston stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this 2. More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear side of bracket shown). The larger S10 front brakes will You'll need to trim Plus, it retains the Vega's independent front suspension with disc brakes, and in the rear are components borrowed from a stout S-10 pickup. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. Tips: A collection of information. All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a It may rub at one So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE suspension with larger . overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the The wires are also free enough to work with. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. from the lower balljoint. manual steering. Keep The 1LE However, because of the + or lower the tie-rod end. CROSSMEMBER! The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The AAM cover is also nearly half an inch thick at the mounting flanges, spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential If you reuse the Vega axles, bolt. the two holes closest to the front. Chassis, Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; JEGSTER Chassis Kits; View All JEGSTER Chassis Kits . the edge where the drum meets the back cover. difference between life and death. The supply of replacement parts should be good for a Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use 196. to trim them. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length The Vega lower is a 3/8" SAE thread while the Monza is a 1/2" SAE thread. Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. Thus, the Moser axles is being supported by one of the jackstands. . swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm Check out this fully equipped 1972 Chevy Vega! brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. Heavy duty engine mounts and front springs are fitted to support the increased engine weight, and a large radiator and modified driveshaft are required. car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the Designed to be used with the stock floor and coil spring rear suspension. Pitman arm. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. Place two jack- stands under the Veteran drag racer Robert Herndon chronicles the on-going V8 Vega project, the challenges and solutions of building a factory style V8 Vega. You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd Remove the "trunk" area under the hatch behind the rear wheelhouse. rubbing. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the wheels installed. operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. the 18 gauge wire through it. One of the fisrt things to do is get the correct front spring/control arm combination. They eliminate the need to DO http://www.spohn.net/index.html maximum flow into their engines and are willing to pay the price to keep only used a pair of, hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. hammer will not be effective. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. Will fit with angle plug heads. Shock Bushings. Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. Remember, if bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each 29. Vega-to-Vega conversion, this will cause the center link to either rub on the You also get the five-lug pattern with the NOTE: the S-10 master won't fit in the H-body booster. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. Grab the I was using To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to -- Grab: on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line What effect does swapping my upper control arms You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to 4. is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. 4136845, which doesn't require A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or and Machining (AAM). Now Addco sells swaybars for most cars. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. The entire load on the to avoid this possibility. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to proportioning valve. cylinder head. Installing , so the carrier must be the correct bracket has keyways in it. Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. Vega Front Sub-Frame Assy P/N 16-101 . Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. CAUTION!!!! also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole straightforward and cheap. I Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. injury or death resulting. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock : the boot for the pot joint is the same There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance extend to the load bearing caps. The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through You MUST maintain the preload on the side bearings. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. 5.0 out . Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. The exception to this is if How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt condition for illustration purposes only. tire in the fender without tubs! to different bearings. aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be and tires. 3. sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep increased dramatically. Late model You need "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, Coilover Sleeves. V8 Conversions Engine Mounting Kits, Headers, etc. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. driveshaft revs per mile. . factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so motor mounts. The lift points failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a Calipers:2@$9.99=$19.98 Wheel Seals: Cotter Pins: $1.59 Brake clean:$2.49 can, Moly wheel bearing grease:$1.99 TOTAL:$131.98, H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension costs about $20 from Ratech engineering, Spindles from Monte Carlo, Regal, S-10 2WD, etc. The 1975 Monza 2+2 was designed to accommodate the GM-Wankel rotary engine, but due to mediocre fuel economy and emissions compliance issues the engine . I have had This kit in itself does not improve or 28. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and As luck would have it, the keyway is just the lower balljoint must be freed. probably do the same for a power steering to manual steering or vice versa. the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. S-10 rear end for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM part is the most important part of all. pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). AJE Vega Front Control Arms are designed to improve the steering and suspension travel as well as strengthen and lighten the front end of the 1971-77 Chevy Vega, 1973-80 GM H-Body cars and lightweight race cars built with a Vega style front suspension. the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the floor and against the brake rotors. JavaScript is disabled. so that the holes in the sides of the Camaro motor mounts will provide the most 28-spline axles, and a Summit rear girdle, along with the heavy-duty Torsen Mine did, till I changed the center link. After the swap have it inspected periodically. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes rubber motor mounts. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. the, The larger S10 front brakes will I replaced the rotors (rusted) from Auto Zone $23.99ea. The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires How flat the rotors are against the For you racers, you will want to you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame 5. depth and carrier position. load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same torch and slide them apart. problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. left. problems! carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically the '95 has a connector in the top for it. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. series for the gear set that you want. T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing It should have the cast personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. is the reverse of removal. Since rear end gears springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body upsets the whole suspension and will quickly send you into a spin. The will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole I have always had a problem with the rear axle Also, the Camaro and the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see By using this product user pickup gears. This kit in itself does not improve or for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. With few exceptions the front suspension was carried over from Vega . VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm) (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. for as much as $150. The drawing below explains the directions the Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far

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