black7

Is it possible to swap the rear end from an 82 to an 85? They are both automatics and both have drum brakes. I have a second gen so I don't know if there are any differences between 82 and 85. Thanks.

Felix Wankel

The driveshaft won't fit.

black7

So if I took the driveshaft from the junkyard car would it work? I am asking for a friend who is trying to fix his sister's 85. Thanks.

Felix Wankel

Since they are both autos, yes. But keep in mind for future reference that the car has an 82 rearend, as the driveshaft, pinion flange (bolt pattern is different), axles and bearings are different (smaller) from the 85.

black7

Thanks man, guess we will keep looking for the 85 rearend.

yayarx7

I would use the older rear and driveshaft. It shouldn't matter on an auto equiped car.

peejay

The driveshaft flange is different - you can put the '82's flange on the '85 so you can use the '82 driveshaft.