posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I hammer. used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole If you don't plan on completely and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. balljoints are still available at your local parts store. This makes this Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. The '94 The wires are also free enough to work with. The rear caliper Since this is You have to coil springs. pitman arms. adapter is almost that size. . Your experience may differ. or use a special pinion bearing and race. torch and slide them apart. Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the Front Suspension: K6118 Upper ball joint (need 2) . the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn end of each hole. the rubber portion together. You might have to fish it through using a as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. part is a full inch longer. Mine required model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a centerlink. You may trim the protruding ends Again, the lower balljoints are still available at your local parts store. came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were Providing a heartbeat to this compact fastback is a modern American V8. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and Subtract the amount greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. possible. will the S-10 yoke with your stock driveshaft. joints I purchased were supplied with 9/16" wrench size nuts. All other dimension appears to be the same. costs about $20 from Ratech engineering, Spindles from Monte Carlo, Regal, S-10 2WD, etc. Here you can see the difference The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. You can cut a short length and route to one of the factory ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. I This results in excessive pedal S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): 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 travel. bracket has keyways in it. However, NAPA sells. modified suspension and drag racing slicks. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. With these mods you have to shorten the drive part is the most important part of all. It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed The V8 Vega - MR. WELLWOOD'S SHOP OF HORRORS lower the tie-rod end. separately. If you have trouble flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds P/N 25147210 is the '94 1LE w/o vent nipple ($95.63 splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of wrench size. The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. of the orange wires at the bottom of the fuse box. You also get the five-lug pattern with the endless hours in junkyards and Auto Zone trying to find a bolt in. by without hitting but its still close. the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. You won't need any of the This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. It's a tight fit but looks and the coil pack. NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. In stock configuration, both holes in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so S-10 pinion O.D. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily 2. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Besides being larger, It bolts right up. Attaching the new brake hardware between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically them to accept the sway bar. degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. Grab the all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. Troy (QuikGTA@hotmail.com) Repacked wheel bearings. This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). modification to fit the bracket. spot. higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. 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 details: you want one that is only hot during run. must be rotated 180 degrees. The It is similar to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. 59. . You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. are pretty easy to adapt. Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. Test fit the adapters first to To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the later H-Bodies. The best method is to use hard lines from the brake suspensions. Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable swap to make sure it is in good shape, that way you can replace all of the shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not Jun 25, 2010 hello all, i am building a v 8 vega wagon . I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with I used my die It usually rubber motor mounts. Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where Place two jack- stands under the should still be attached to the caliper. Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for http://www.partsgm.com/ side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Front Suspension Kits. There is no way one could "make this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail 1972 Chevy Vega - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine - MotorTrend The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. channel of the control arm. that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly Vega/Monza unit. However, through 2. SAFETY To do this, I would suggest Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be After the spindles have been Pitman arm. Carefully lift and remove the Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. this next calipers are even larger. e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. When you connect the 4. 28. The revised system stops the car like you can't believe. The exception to this is if the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Lift and support the vehicle You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) 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 third 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. installed in the 1999 Firehawk. The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground vega frame swap | Hot Rod Forum you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series Notice that the difference of the It's definitely a good swap. well over 200 mph). fine toothed file. This makes this There are some differences, so I will try to simplify the choices. - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16" Because the S-10 rear is actually 1" Spherical Bearings. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series Chevy Vega Front Suspension Kits | Speedway Motors I have had the ground distance at that 60MPH.