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Old 07-22-18, 07:51 PM
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Gslse axles in 83 rear?
It's been so long since I've done any work on a first gen rear end. And I don't really remember all the swap details. I need to know if it is even possible, and if it is, what is needed to be done if anything?

my car is a 83, and I have a set of GSL SE axles. I want to install the axles in the 83 rear to convert to 4x114.3 bolt pattern.
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GSL-SE axles are a little longer because of the vented brake disks. The GSL brake disks will be pushed out and won't work with the calipers any more.
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The 83 has the small spline axles and the se has the larger axles. Won’t work. You could use them in an 84-85 gsl rear end.
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Originally Posted by sa7
The 83 has the small spline axles and the se has the larger axles. Won’t work. You could use them in an 84-85 gsl rear end.
It's my understanding that all 1984/1985 rearend housings are big axle, even the drum ones.
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^Correct, all 84/85 housings have the same spline/bearing size so the axles are all interchangeable. You would have to fab retainers, and a bracket to use disk brakes, but the axles themselves work without modification. I know because I've done this!

83 and earlier housings are small axle, and will not accept a SE axle.
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Man I need a set of GSL-SE axles
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