Ok I bet this thread has been covered a million times but I cannot search at work here for some reason.

I have a 1979 and have all the parts to convert the front to the large 86 up style brakes and 5 lug hubs.


my question is..... what do I do with the rear end.

I want matching 5 lug wheels on all 4 corners. but I am unable to locate a Gxl 85 year rear end that has them.

what are my options for this ...

can I use a spacer that goes up to 5 lug from the current 4???

can I install different axel shafts in the current rear end???

also I am in washington state so if anyone has a rear end let me know.



let me know

 

Check out ReSpeeds site.

 

Moser 5 lug axles for the big bearing rear ends 84-85. I have a brand new pair sitting right behind me, going in as some as my bearings and seals get here. Respeed sells them.

 

http://www.mrcmfg.com/respeed/catalo...58c0517856435d.

Are these direct swap? or would you need different components, such as 5 lug brake rotors and stuff?

 

They are not a direct swap since you have a 79. The Moser axles are made for the later big bearing rear ends, no way to use them with the smaller bearing rear end. You need to get your hands on a complete rear end from a 84 or 85 along with the driveshaft to make them work. Also, you could use original brakes, but Respeed also sells a kit to convert the later TII 5 lug rotors and calipers to be used on a 1st gen, worth the investment if you ask me.

 

get the respeed axles. here they are on my car. theyre being swapped onto another chasis. i should be done with that swap today or tomorrow. then theyll be new pics.

just find yourself any 84-85 disc rearend. GSL or GSLSE will work.