Will an a-body rearend fit into a g-body?

Discussion in 'V-8 Buick Powered Regals' started by 70 gsconvt, Apr 26, 2006.

  1. oPh

    oPh Well-Known Member

    There is no reason to use the wrong style (ie, '73-77) A-body housing for this swap, been down that road before w/ several nickel & dime locals & it didn't work out well :(

    Use the '71-72 8.5 A-body hsg & follow my earlier directions, & you'll be WAY ahead.



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  2. monkeyy337

    monkeyy337 monkeyy337

    I ran a 70 Monte Carlo 12 bolt in my 78 Malibu race car for 8 years using the south side #1328 swap over kit. I used 15X8 Weld wheels with a 5 1/2 inch backspace and ran 275-60-15 Hoosier Quick time tires and Mickey Thompson 11.50X28X15 ET streets and never had to roll a wheel well lip and the tires fit inside the wheel well. I did move the lower spring cups and shock mounts as per the instructions supplied with the South Side lift bars. I also ran an Airbag in the right rear spring. Just my 2 cents worth!
     

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