Axle swap
#2
Out In the Barn
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The GS is drum, the GSL is disc. You will also need all the brake components along with the GSL rear diff brake lines/rear diff brake line block and e-brake lines that go from the caliper to the frame rail. New axle seals would also be needed. The axles also need to be the same model years (1984/1985) or (1981-1983). Depending on the month built, the 1983 can be pre 1983 style or 1984/1985 style.
#3
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There are a few threads and websites devoted to this, search a bit will find some helpful stuff.
-Rebuild it with new seals, bearings etc. Easy now rather than later.
-Pay attention to driveshaft flange. Flange changed in 83.
-Will require a new brake line going from the hard line on the body to the adapter on the axle.
-Brake master cylinder and proportioning valve from a rear disc equipped FB. This is very important
-E brake cables (back half) will be required.
I also have found GSL or GSL-SE calipers very hard to find. Keep that in mind.
-Edit see above hahaha.
-Rebuild it with new seals, bearings etc. Easy now rather than later.
-Pay attention to driveshaft flange. Flange changed in 83.
-Will require a new brake line going from the hard line on the body to the adapter on the axle.
-Brake master cylinder and proportioning valve from a rear disc equipped FB. This is very important
-E brake cables (back half) will be required.
I also have found GSL or GSL-SE calipers very hard to find. Keep that in mind.
-Edit see above hahaha.
#6
Damn, it did start!
I seem to recall being able to swap driveshaft flanges, or am I still suffering from that anvil that was dropped on my head from a zepplin?
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