69 camaro factory 12 bolt rear end

[Ls1firebird]

I have a 69 Camaro 12 bolt rear end. Im going to mini tube the car and I wanted to know if it would be smart to narrow the 12 bolt or just sell it and buy a ford 9" or a Dana 60. I have the 4 link kit already. just trying to figure out this problem. Thank you in advance

[Track Junky]

Why not just get a deeper back space on the wheels?

[Musclerodz]

depends on the code. if its just and open rear then not much harm, not sure dollar wise it would make you anything. if its a factory posi rear, then you might consider swapping it out.

[SlowProgress]

I always liked my 12-bolt but hated the c-clips and wimpy outer bearings. I took the 4-link installation opportunity to install the large Torino ends and narrow to fit the wheel look that I wanted. I sort of like the GM rearend in these old cars - "no ragrets". I would not have done this if it was a really rare or, clean posi differential though.

[Ls1firebird]

thanks for the reply. the rear is out of a 69 camaro 427 4speed car. Yes it is a posi. That's why I'm thinking of not cutting it up. I want a deep dish rim. I'm looks to narrow it about 2" on each side.

[tigerhays]

I debated for awhile,but went with TCI 9"

[Vega$69]

I debated for awhile,but went with TCI 9"

I would go with the TCI Torque Arm over the 4 Link for the little extra $ it's well worth it.

[Ls1firebird]

ok I have looked at there stuff before and it all looks good. I've have hear how good TCI stuff was. Ill check it out.

[Rybar]

I sold my GM 12 bolt for almost what I paid for a brand new narrowed Moser 12-bolt. I suggest selling and buying new.

[Ls1firebird]

ok thanks

[SlowProgress]

Good luck with your decision. I like the deep look as well and that is why I wanted a narrowed rearend. Mine is 55 inches axle flange to axle flange with 19 x 12 wheels and 6 inch backspace. That will get you close but all cars are different. Just for a sanity check here is what is looks like on the ground.

Scott

http://i.imgur.com/bZ6fqgpl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/o2FUXaSl.jpg