Could someone give me some information on swapping an 8.2 10 Bolt rear from a 7.5? I need to know if I'm gonna need control arms, or a driveshaft... I don't know.
Thanks,
Brandon.
Thanks,
Brandon.
7.5 to 8.2 - 10 bolt
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I'm 17 years old, I don't have a lot of money - I don't like 7.5 rear ends... my step dad has an 8.2 already built, just wanting to buy it off of him and put it in.
TexasT said:
It's a huge upgrade and not very difficult. An 8.2 can handle up to 500 hp. All it takes is conversion uppers which get rid of the binding in the OEM set up. If it's a 64-67 version then you might want to replace the lowers with a spherical or roto-joint since the pick up points on the axle is not as wide as what's on a G body or a 68-72 A body version. I have the 64-67 version and I got the bolts in for the lower but it's under stress. You will also find an improvement with the rear brakes as the wheel cylinder is installed with 2 bolts instead of that clip which lets the cylinder move around. Other advantages with the chevelle rear ends is with being wider than the G body it's more stable going around corners, you can run the same backspacing on all 4 corners and your rear wheels fill the wheel opening better.
Okay... that kind of threw me off a little. As far as I knew, I was only gonna have to buy the control arms from UMI Performance like you have to for the 12 bolt conversion.. is that what I'd have to do for my rear end? I'm sorry, I feel like I should know this stuff, but... I don't unfortunately. I'm just learning as I go along. I want to build just like a 13 or 14 second street car. I don't want nothing crazy. I've heard by many that the 8.2's are very good rear ends, and I really want to put one under my car. And I want to be able to put a wheel with 4.5 bs in the rear too.
Okay, well I greatly appreciate it. I'll start saving money for the control arms and the rear. Thanks!
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