Budget rear disk with a 9"...?

[Richz68]

I was planning on using a 8.5" 10 bolt for my car ('68 Camaro), but I ran across a 9" that is the correct width for me with my positive offset C5 wheels.

I was planning on running the '93-97 F-Body rear disc set up on the 10 bolt which is a direct bolt on upgrade for any 10 or 12 bolt rear end. I know that the brackets will not match the 9" ends.

Before anyone tells me to call Willwood, Baer, Currie, Strange and buy their system remember that I want a budget set up if there is one out there for the 9" rear.


Thanks for any help!

[69MyWay]

I am running 98-2002 F body disc on my 9" in a first gen camaro. My axle guy welded a flange on the axle that directly adapted it to allow the GM housing to bolt on. I am running C5 rear rims with no adapters.

Totally budget and looks/works great.

Here is a pic of the first rough fit of the axle to the car.

NOTE-the LS1 4th gen brakes are 12" and they use the mini drum brake for the parking brake system.

http://www.mcspeed.homestead.com/files/ebrake_connection.JPG

[sinned]

Ford Explorer rear discs bolt up with almost no modifications. Of course they are the wrong bolt circle so you need to re-drill the wheels. I think even to buy all the stuff new is only 400.00. A wrecking yard package should come in under 250.00.

[Richz68]

Chris,



I sent you an email for more details soncerningt the measurements of your differential. I am using Stock C5 wheels too on my '68 so the measurements would be invaluable concerning wheel/tire fitment in the stock wheel houses.


Thanks a million!


Rich

[69MyWay]

No worries.

Just for the record you need to add 2.5" to each side of your stock length (this is to the hub/disc face where the tire bolts on) to achieve the correct C5 rear wheel offset.

On a 69 Camaro you will also have to trim a tad in the wheel house lip to avoid rubbing.

[spaztikatik]

just thought i'd let you know, i have a completely new explorer disc brake set up on my currie 9" rear that havent been used. they have the correct bolt pattern and everything from currie, 4.75x5 for A-bodies, but since i am switching to baer brakes i'll let you have them for 150


if youre interested, give a shout, im more than willing to help out


-Russ

[Richz68]

$150.00 hmm I'm interested, but I need to make sure that the diff has the correct axles for clearence of the kit.


You have a PM! :thumbsup: