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rear end swap ????

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Old 03-26-03, 08:43 PM
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rear end swap ????

what kind of problems will i run in to , putting a 83 gsl rear end in to my 79
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none really, you are going to have to change your master cylinder and your e-brake cable, otherwise its just a bolt in swap.
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not quite that easy. 79/80's have different threads on the brake lines, you'll have to do something about that. Not a huge problem, but very important to do.
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are the driveshaft flanges the same?
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I think 83s have the larger driveshaft flange
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why can't i use the stock master cyl?
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Becouse you need one made for 4 wheel discs

did you already have 4wheel discs?

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Oh ****, good point, 83 and up have the different driveshaft. The master cylinders are different. the drum one puts a more balance to the rear than the disk one would, leave the drum master in and slam on the brakes and you'll go pulling 180's everywhere.
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wont the driveshaft flanges switch out on the diffs with out taking too much apart?
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its easier to just switch the drive shaft
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you can get ss brake lines from mazdatrix with the threads you need
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