need 1985 GSL-SE clarification
02-16-08, 06:24 PM
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need 1985 GSL-SE clarification
So I have been looking for a rear end for a long time now and I just have a question
I have a 1985 GSL-SE (so I found a good rear end)
but what were the differences between other models of that year.
I mean I have been told there was a 5 lug axle, 4 lug (larger pattern) and a standard 4 lug.
whats the deal and where do you find a 5 lug rear end???
let me know
I have a 1985 GSL-SE (so I found a good rear end)
but what were the differences between other models of that year.
I mean I have been told there was a 5 lug axle, 4 lug (larger pattern) and a standard 4 lug.
whats the deal and where do you find a 5 lug rear end???
let me know
02-16-08, 07:48 PM
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on a cinco letra sorry a gsl-se the only way to get the a 5 lug rear end is to do a big break kit that allows you to keep the 4 lug pattern or up-grade to the 5 lug bolt pattern...
Granny speed shop sells 8.8 and 9 inch rear ends with the gsl-se bolt pattern or the 5 lug second gen bolt patter...
what you trying to do...
Granny speed shop sells 8.8 and 9 inch rear ends with the gsl-se bolt pattern or the 5 lug second gen bolt patter...
what you trying to do...
02-16-08, 08:28 PM
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no thats not what I am asking,
did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???
if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.
I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.
did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???
if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.
I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.
02-16-08, 08:49 PM
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No,there was never a 5 lug 1st gen.
The GSL-SE had a more common 4x114.3MM lug pattern and used standard studs and nuts instead of lug-bolts.The use of studs is the easiest way to ID an SE rearend.
It also had bigger,vented rear disc brakes and the slightly lower 4.07:1 rearend ratios.The SE also had an LSD diff like the GSL cars,but it was set slightly less aggresive since the SE was more powerful and torquey.
The GSL-SE had a more common 4x114.3MM lug pattern and used standard studs and nuts instead of lug-bolts.The use of studs is the easiest way to ID an SE rearend.
It also had bigger,vented rear disc brakes and the slightly lower 4.07:1 rearend ratios.The SE also had an LSD diff like the GSL cars,but it was set slightly less aggresive since the SE was more powerful and torquey.
02-16-08, 09:06 PM
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no thats not what I am asking,
did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???
if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.
I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.
did the FB ever come from the factory with 5 lug???
if you look in www.car-part.com and do a search there are 5 lug axles listed.
I am going to have my rear axles redrilled to 5x4.5 but I was just asking.
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