88-98 chevy/gmc 1500 rear end swap a few inches shorter (what did you use)
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88-98 chevy/gmc 1500 rear end swap a few inches shorter (what did you use)
bigperm
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94-96 impala ss reear under mine. 3.5" shorter than a stock c1500 rear. should have discs and limited slip.
you can also use a caprice 9c1 rear. it typically has 11" drums. the widths are the same(or very close).
buick roadmaster/ caprice wagon rears would prolly work, but i beleive theyre slighty wider.
you will get a 5x5 bolt pattern from any 91-96 impala/caprice.
my only suggestion would be to press out the wheel studs, as theyre 12mm and your truck likely has 14mm studs up front. this way, all your lugnuts match.
you can also use a caprice 9c1 rear. it typically has 11" drums. the widths are the same(or very close).
buick roadmaster/ caprice wagon rears would prolly work, but i beleive theyre slighty wider.
you will get a 5x5 bolt pattern from any 91-96 impala/caprice.
my only suggestion would be to press out the wheel studs, as theyre 12mm and your truck likely has 14mm studs up front. this way, all your lugnuts match.
laynon22s
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definately go will the advice bigperm has given you.if i ever get to meet him i will gladly shake his hand.he has answerd many of my own questions concerning my 94 bodied ext.cab c1500.he knows his stuff.
4DOORWHORE
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WORD thanx big perm big sherm big snake in the grass lol
bigperm
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laynon22s said:
definately go will the advice bigperm has given you.if i ever get to meet him i will gladly shake his hand.he has answerd many of my own questions concerning my 94 bodied ext.cab c1500.he knows his stuff.
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diggit. glad i could help.
hit me up for all your 88-98 questions. ive made all the mistakes to learn from!
laynon22s said:
definately go will the advice bigperm has given you.if i ever get to meet him i will gladly shake his hand.he has answerd many of my own questions concerning my 94 bodied ext.cab c1500.he knows his stuff.
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diggit. glad i could help.
hit me up for all your 88-98 questions. ive made all the mistakes to learn from!
groundedbigbody
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Perm any idea where I can find the same rear end set up like you have I'm wanting to toss my ford 9" for a stock rear but need something narrowed already
bigperm
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groundedbigbody said:
Perm any idea where I can find the same rear end set up like you have I'm wanting to toss my ford 9" for a stock rear but need something narrowed already
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salvage yards are your best friend in this case;
groundedbigbody said:
Perm any idea where I can find the same rear end set up like you have I'm wanting to toss my ford 9" for a stock rear but need something narrowed already
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salvage yards are your best friend in this case;
groundedbigbody
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Damn I was there yesterday and did not even think to look there is a shut load of caprice cars there but disk brakes would be nice if I can find it I have disk conversion now on my currie ford 9"
4DOORWHORE
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BigPerm said:
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laynon22s said:
definately go will the advice bigperm has given you.if i ever get to meet him i will gladly shake his hand.he has answerd many of my own questions concerning my 94 bodied ext.cab c1500.he knows his stuff.
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diggit. glad i could help.
hit me up for all your 88-98 questions. ive made all the mistakes to learn from!
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i have a 94 1500 chevy and i think im guna swap a impala rear end w/ disc do u have to run a adjustable brake portioning valve for the rear disc
if so can u please post some pics of how that is set up
BigPerm said:
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laynon22s said:
definately go will the advice bigperm has given you.if i ever get to meet him i will gladly shake his hand.he has answerd many of my own questions concerning my 94 bodied ext.cab c1500.he knows his stuff.
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diggit. glad i could help.
hit me up for all your 88-98 questions. ive made all the mistakes to learn from!
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i have a 94 1500 chevy and i think im guna swap a impala rear end w/ disc do u have to run a adjustable brake portioning valve for the rear disc
if so can u please post some pics of how that is set up
MOBNSIC
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i have a 95GMC boddied on 24"s and i used a 73-87 chevy truck rear end if thats any help
bigperm
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DD PREZ said:
i have a 94 1500 chevy and i think im guna swap a impala rear end w/ disc do u have to run a adjustable brake portioning valve for the rear disc
if so can u please post some pics of how that is set up
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hey man.. mine is a 95 model. it has the Kelsey Hayes ABS brake proprtioning system; it essentially automatically adjusts to different brake pressures. it aint perfect, but hey, it works. ive also got a hydroboost setup on the truck from a 3500 model.
together, they make for awesome brake pressure, and a really firm pedal feel.
in a perfect world, i would do away with all the abs crap and go with a manual brake proprtioning valve. www.waylayedinc.com has some good stuff... if i ever get motivated, i'll buy one of these for mine...
http://www.waylayedinc.com/Waylayed2010/ww/products/DISC%7B47%7DDISC-Brass-Proportioning-Valve.html
being that yours is a 94, it should be pre-abs/ kelsey hayes unit, and one of these valves should do what ya need to do! good luck and let us know how it turns out!
DD PREZ said:
i have a 94 1500 chevy and i think im guna swap a impala rear end w/ disc do u have to run a adjustable brake portioning valve for the rear disc
if so can u please post some pics of how that is set up
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hey man.. mine is a 95 model. it has the Kelsey Hayes ABS brake proprtioning system; it essentially automatically adjusts to different brake pressures. it aint perfect, but hey, it works. ive also got a hydroboost setup on the truck from a 3500 model.
together, they make for awesome brake pressure, and a really firm pedal feel.
in a perfect world, i would do away with all the abs crap and go with a manual brake proprtioning valve. www.waylayedinc.com has some good stuff... if i ever get motivated, i'll buy one of these for mine...
http://www.waylayedinc.com/Waylayed2010/ww/products/DISC%7B47%7DDISC-Brass-Proportioning-Valve.html
being that yours is a 94, it should be pre-abs/ kelsey hayes unit, and one of these valves should do what ya need to do! good luck and let us know how it turns out!