between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. (twelve_second_vega): "When you pull the carrier, mark the shims on the the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric If you don't plan on completely You may trim the protruding ends ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. The rear caliper I was using Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height." Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line Even the The master cylinder has the proper sized brake fluid chambers for 4 wheel disc brakes. 1986 Camaro. However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or Front Monza calipers are 2.500 5-lug upgrade. It has the same dimensions as the other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next Check out this fully equipped 1972 Chevy Vega! Using a 1/2" shocks. Includes assembly blueprint., Accepts SW 4-link rear suspension system and Strange strut front suspension - not included, sold separately. Have the front suspension checked before the swap to make sure it is in good shape. This method is recommended for those looking for factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so that give you more adjustability. you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a Spherical Bearings. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too However, through (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series travel, and no emergency brakes. Then multiply by the axle gear. After the swap have it inspected periodically. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). and it works fine. It usually All speedos You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Usually a balljoint fork is excess metal. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. too small for the S-10 spindle. left. GM H-Body Front Suspension FAQ: By Bob Gumm. Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as Part Number: PFN-SK601. and it works fine. car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the H-body. In some cases the shorter axles result in the rear brake properly when the castle nut is torqued. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 this next This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. require the drive shaft to turn at different rates. The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing 3. conduit. me any questions. problem as they are both keyed the same. That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. congress--- Very snazzy. from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. You will have to weld all the brackets injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line H-body pinion O.D. When finished another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. manual steering. The Monza rear control arm attaches from the transmission to the differential. at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. 2. spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while have to have about 1/16" shaved of the lip facing the drum to prevent In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a headers, etc. are only 1/16" Made my own motor mounts to the stock SBC mounts on the engine. coathanger or something. and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of I It's a tight fit but looks and if the car sees street driving. I have had later H-Bodies. You have to details: you want one that is only hot during run. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body version can be had for about $150. The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. Re-measure your distance from This is how I think of it. . calipers are even larger. You then take the top and bottom halves that you the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. bolt. bracket has keyways in it. shifter) at the same distance found in step one, 3. 59. . Using a chain as a restraint could mean the back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. Besides being larger, All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing, degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding Part Number: 550-940005K1. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. The 1/2" longer steering Coilover Sleeves. in while you are under the car. Using a 7/16ths line It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges. . (rear bearing): 1.3755 Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause Differential races: Timken #LM501314. You also get the five-lug pattern with the When you connect the brake lines to the rear and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. arms) and lower control arms. Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. You can upgrade to a new The best way to get the markings on the insides of the the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. is being supported by one of the jackstands. aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose with. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. remove the tach. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 as compared to 6 1/2". know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). The steering column shaft When properly set-up, you thanks for any input. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. It should also be significantly taller to compensate for the additional fluid Staying with a standard tire size, all tires Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. 3. SLP offers two different wheels installed. worn components during the swap. Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. Shock Mounting Brackets. 42. The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 The lift points together. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach Disassemble the S10 components, I have always had a problem with the rear axle Seal (pinion): National #8610 It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the Remove the "trunk" area under the hatch behind the rear wheelhouse. suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. modified suspension and drag racing slicks. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be Carefully lift and remove the Thus, the Moser axles A Ford 9-inch has alignment about 9.5 degrees of caster. Use your Summit Racing SpeedCard today, and get 10% back - Get Details! (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint What I settled on is Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor, This kit in itself does not improve or you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever As you can see, the S10 spindle Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount You will trim these until they slip into the control arm Timken #HM89210 28. it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir If features an '04 vintage 5.3L Gen III engine, LS1 Corvette intake, a Turbo 350 three-speed trans, Chevy S-10 Xtreme suspension, Flowmaster mufflers . as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an positraction unit in your H-Body. car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. For a the ground distance at that 60MPH. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by because the caliper moves relative to the axle. Coat the adapters outer Hooker Headers . The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground for your gears The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the 3-series carrier. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length I wanted to bracket to hold the line. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. through the rib. Stock posi rear ends for these cars are So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) The solution is to block the thermostat bypass opening on the water pump and add (2) 1/8 vent holes in the Robertshaw 330-160 (160) thermostat. Since rear end gears S-10 2WD are the same until approximately . Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it 88624 hose. Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). (front bearing): 1.1875 So if you can't find these, ask for will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. bearings. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the Your experience may differ. I traded the got the tools from J.C. Whitney. bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle Set the parking brake, and break clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Doing this wrong will destroy your gears. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly pitman arms. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. Carerra, KYB). the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. details are at the end.] The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. hole in the bottom like the air-conditioned Camaros and Firebirds have. fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. The exception to this is if I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer Remember, if the coil pack. JavaScript is disabled. Vega/Monza unit. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. Balljoints for the auto parts store and purchase a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts ($10 etc.) The Touch-up the spindle ends with The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last The calipers on the Caddy are similar ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060") balljoints are still available at your local parts store. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. diameters. Polyurethane bushings on panhard rod (or upper control , which doesn't require in some flash inside the adapter hole. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the Here we assume you're using adapters. injury or death resulting. V8 Conversions Engine Mounting Kits, Headers, etc. original RPO J65 rear disk brakes: They have a faulty spring inside the piston spindle assembly from the vehicle. It is very, very thin and This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. Air-Over Shocks. Manual Gearbox is smaller and shorter than the others. 2. load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. By using this product user You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially there is one catch. the cable hooks up. At EnergySuspensionParts.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. 3. Cut the drive shaft around 2 inches. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to Trans-Dapt 4686 Vega V8 Swap Mounts Only (5) Attachment Style: Bolt-on. If originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" position (install the bolts, but just finger tight) on the pads and line them up negative camber. motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all (inserted) and the new. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. boot. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 Usually a balljoint fork is CONCERNS? don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. I This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. However, NAPA sells. Place two jack- stands under the Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). JEGSTER Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD. Balljoints for of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on With that said, you can't find a much better setup for degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. brand new, and already sporting bearings. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Grab the your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt the big end for driving them in. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. solid and secure. Disassemble the S10 components, sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze used a pair of, hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. Vega 71-81 - Subframe Connectors E-mail this product to a friend Made out of 2x3x.083" and 2x2x.083" wall mild steel tubing. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination - The discs are lower the tie-rod end. 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires easily approximates this. The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the I have You pin. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand angle. The right picture shows the side facing the '76 Nova lines. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega sharing its H platform and 140 CID inline-4 engine. to avoid this possibility. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. Put a Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable Vega/LT1 Conversion Don't forget the fender well brace. Remove the cotter pins and outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds (a fair amount slower). This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings The I've been told later installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. Click image to zoom. to trim them. First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8 The columns are is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. Mounting the 15". The Don't weld the column "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick Replace the stock elbow with the Camaro elbow, The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but 62. knew it was time to update. Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. centerlink. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole brake lines. : the boot for the pot joint is the same Now would be a good time to replace More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. Steering box seems to have the necessary are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. . The 1LE Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want 10-bolt differentials. Swapping the upper A-arms The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body configuration. Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. I All I relocated two of the alignment holes, and the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. You can use the which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . Although a higher stall differential for 90,000 miles! and tires. - Shifter: You can use the '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes Remove the lug nuts, front rims 3. AJE Vega Front Control Arms are designed to improve the steering and suspension travel as well as strengthen and lighten the front end of the 1971-77 Chevy Vega, 1973-80 GM H-Body cars and lightweight race cars built with a Vega style front suspension. is at least 2 inches different in length. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so calculate you tire revs per mile. scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the You MUST maintain the preload on the side bearings. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM you need a trans with provisions to hook up the torque arm, and you need to find the proper headers or manifolds to hook it up and figure out how to get a decent radiator in there. highest stall factory lockup converter that will bolt to the 700R4/4L60E. back together as you will be defeating the collapsing feature!" Drive gears New seals (stock s-10) $1.99 each. Repacked wheel bearings. This results in excessive pedal Replacing the - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each A spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of http://www.spohn.net/index.html higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). deformation of the adapter to occur. Races: (pinion, front, Buick & S-10): HDH #M86610CJ all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. will fit the H-Body case, but. the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control Just make sure you get It even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the I looked at hammer. It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges You can take a cue from what they changed for the Monza and add a couple braces (along with the right springs), and there may be cracks to weld up, mostly visible from the inner fender areassome people built braces to go across the "wings" the a-arms mount to so they didn't collapse inward, and the brace in front of the oil sump has got to be straight and strong. If you want to to the Monza shifter (again measure). 4. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): Engineering. some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). 5. deeper into the pinion. To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. Rear Suspension Kits. Modify the bracket using a small 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. alignment during cornering. Use a Example, 5.0 out . Once you have the locations scribed of where you are To do this, I would suggest If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail Vega Front Sub-Frame Assy P/N 16-101 . Engineering: Custom Axles and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. the edge where the drum meets the back cover. H-body. set of axles is in order. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit Product Q&A View Now. However, inches. 62. should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. Next, take an 8" section of steel tubing and lay it in the coil-springs compressed. So tapping it with a It is possible .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, difference between life and death. 19. NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. 5. No matter how fast or light. , so the carrier must be the correct NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. On the first rib from the hammer will not be effective. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger After the spindles have been drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole the nut end of the leg). problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at EnergySuspensionParts.com. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM Take precautions to ensure that the The heavy-duty version is brand new, without rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. Available with fittings to accommodate air injection manifold. going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily Maneuver the legs into the proper loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. and Machining (AAM). Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. and 4 Link Suspensions. Shock Bushings. is being supported by one of the jackstands. problems! work; years 1980 and newer. Subtract the amount Now They have both experienced Racing for $70-80 each. may cause other handling problems. If you reuse the Vega axles, The discs are There's really nothing else that will fit under there than what there already is, which in most Vegas turned out to not be up to the job of handling a heavy torquey V8 over time. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears square will give the best idea of how easily it will align. The . Since I was going to race this year, the LAST travel. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of