Found: z/28 rear end -axle.

[98v6]

Got a line on a 3.42/lsd rear end for $200, but it's missing an axle. So, question is, can I just put one out of my 3.08/open v6 rear end on it without messing up anything inside and having to pay $400 to get it fixed up?

[Linxs]

Unless you can do the work yourself, I would wait to get one that does not require Axle work. Someone else can chime in on what it would take to replace the axle I have not worked on them.

[hockeyman]

Yes, you can install the axle from the 3:08's to the 3:42's. They are completely compatible.

[Nathan]

You should be able to swap the axle's no problem. I had to pull the axle's with my rearend when I swapped rears. When you are pulling out the axle's make sure to keep a finger on the C-clip, you don't want to drop it because it will be a pain to find again unless you drain all of the fluid first.

[98v6]

oh, i think this one will not have a c-clip or anything, it might, but it's been at a junk yard for 6 months. I think i'll just spray engine degreaser in it, rinse it out, rinse again, install axle, and then fill with fluid and seal 'er up.

[OneQuickV6]

You have to pull the axles out a bit to swap gears anyway, so it's not much extra work to replace an axle.

[98v6]

oh i won't be swapping gears dude, i think i'm just gonna stick one axle from my car in and bolt up this other rear end

[ellik]

if its missing an axle and been sitting in a junk yard, I think I would be worried..... are all the seals shot being exposed like that? although im in a totally different climate than you.


otherwise, swapping an axle should be a bad job at all. actually, had the axles out of my neighbors truck the earlier in the week.

[98v6]

Well, I suppose it's been inside, but when it lost the axle I would bet it got drained.

[Linxs]

Originally posted by ellik:
if its missing an axle and been sitting in a junk yard, I think I would be worried..... are all the seals shot being exposed like that? although im in a totally different climate than you.


otherwise, swapping an axle should be a bad job at all. actually, had the axles out of my neighbors truck the earlier in the week.

The climate down here in Houston is just right for rust. I would not do it Unless your absolutely positive the axle is the only thing you have to replace... Do you know the history on the axle? Was it ever on a track? reason why I ask is cause I bought a rear for 250. Got rotors and pads 150ish. Did the whole change out and drove it for 2 weeks. Then I ended up putting 500 into it for an overhaule. Crush sleave, seals, bearings ect..... Just be carfule if it's missing an axle I would really ask questions.

[98v6]

yeah, i'm starting to wonder what gears it has and everything. Surely they'd take care of it... but don't worry, i'm not in a hury so i am not gonna rush into something that i don't need

[FireFighter]

Ya a z28 rear might have been beat to hell, be careful.

[Seppo Kaitainen]

What yr is it out of? If it is 98+ it'll be a direct swap(assuming you have 98 via your username). 93-97 and you'll run into some differences(axle length, brake mounts, and parking brake).