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joe_padavano · 05-22-2007, 09:45 AM

While there are a few 8.5 inch axles under G-body 442s and Turbo Buicks, almost all came with the 7.5 inch axle that was originally born under the Vega. More importantly, the G-body axle is about 3 inches narrower than an A-body axle AND the control arms are at a different angle. You can physically force them into place but the suspension will bind up if you try to drive it.

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joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,535	While there are a few 8.5 inch axles under G-body 442s and Turbo Buicks, almost all came with the 7.5 inch axle that was originally born under the Vega. More importantly, the G-body axle is about 3 inches narrower than an A-body axle AND the control arms are at a different angle. You can physically force them into place but the suspension will bind up if you try to drive it. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)