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7.5 to 8.8 rear swap

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Old 06-23-2009, 05:44 PM
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Default 7.5 to 8.8 rear swap
I am basically done swapping the 8.8 from my 89 gt in to my 86 LX. I am having a problem with the upper control arms though. I can't seem to get the control arm to line up with the bushings on the axle housing. My question is are the mounts for the uppers different from 86 to 89, or is it just a question of rotating the axle while I jack it up?
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Old 06-23-2009, 06:14 PM
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you should just rotate the axle to get it to line up.when i put an 8.8 in mine it just fell into place.
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Old 06-23-2009, 08:18 PM
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Sorry about that after some tweaking with the jack they lined up just fine.
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Old 06-23-2009, 08:54 PM
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good job
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Old 06-23-2009, 10:40 PM
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its always easier to do the uppers first

little tip for next time
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Old 06-24-2009, 08:04 AM
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I hope you got your brake line figured out too.
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