hey guys, I just need a list of parts that I need to buy in order to do a swap for my 86 SS El Camino, which has a 7.5in 2.56:1 rear, all stock.
I want to upgrade to an 8.5in, or maybe 9in, so this is what I think I need so far. I need to buy this and give t all to a shop so they can install it. If I leave anything out, please let me know.
-New driveshaft that fits a 200r4, an inch shorter (I know it's an inch shorter for the 8.5, but not sure about the 9)
-new differential casing
-new ring and pinion gears, with desired ratio
-new axle
-new control arms (I'm not really sure what control arms are. To be honest, I really have no knowledge with this stuff, I just have heard people say that I will need control arms for this)
-Not sure if I can keep my original drum brakes, or if I have to get new ones.
I want to upgrade to an 8.5in, or maybe 9in, so this is what I think I need so far. I need to buy this and give t all to a shop so they can install it. If I leave anything out, please let me know.
-New driveshaft that fits a 200r4, an inch shorter (I know it's an inch shorter for the 8.5, but not sure about the 9)
-new differential casing
-new ring and pinion gears, with desired ratio
-new axle
-new control arms (I'm not really sure what control arms are. To be honest, I really have no knowledge with this stuff, I just have heard people say that I will need control arms for this)
-Not sure if I can keep my original drum brakes, or if I have to get new ones.