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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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I was looking through craigslist and look what I found,
it's nice!! I would if it would fit??? what do you guys think though?? the price
doesn't sound that bad either

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...302144025.html
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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need to find out how wide the housing is to be sure. Other than that, you'll need the old perches cut off and new ones welded on for your leafs. Dont know if its been done yet or not to that one, but i'd put C-clip eliminators in if it doesnt currently have.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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sn95 axles are 0.75" wider than fox body axles which are wider than 67 axles. i don't remember how wide fox body axles are but the '67 is 59.25"
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Fox body axles are about 1/4" wider than '67-68 axles.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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hmmm...interesting...I know for sure i want to have the rear gears done eventually, the ones i got on there right now suck.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I'd look for a fox body rear. Same 8.8, shorter track. 5-lug axle/brake swaps are cheap and easy.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Starfury
I'd look for a fox body rear. Same 8.8, shorter track. 5-lug axle/brake swaps are cheap and easy.
yeah i could probably pull one from the junk yard of something. what about the brakes though? How would you get the disc brakes to work though?
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Why disc brakes? Fox body cars came with drum rears. I mean, you can do a disc conversion, but a 5-lug drum setup is easier and works fine on the street.

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