After having a popping noise on right hand turns, I decided to replace the u-joints on my driveshaft [they were already confirmed bad.] While I was taking the d-shaft out, I noticed the watts link bracket had come off the axle housing. The bolt/stud that goes through the large bushing hole seems to have broken off. Is this replaceable? If so, will it just screw out? I know I will probably have to replace all of the watts linkage if I don't swap axles.

Will it be easier to swap the LSD under my '83 GSL parts car to this '82 GX? If so, what would I need to do to complete the swap? I'm hoping to get this car driveable by next week, so any advice would be much appreciated.

 

if I recall everything that needs doing for the swap from drum to disc diff.

1) pinion flange from 82 to 83 was different so either change the flange or use the matching driveshaft.

2) master cylinder for disc has residual pressure checkvalve to keep the pistons from retracting too far.

other than that it should be straight forward swap.

 

Good time to switch to a g force engineering panhard rod.

 

Does anyone know if the aforementioned stud screws out or if it has to be pressed out?

 

Bumpage please >.<