Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the
will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external
probably do the same for a power steering to manual steering or vice versa. To accommodate the new front and rear suspension, roll cage and interior chassis mods, an immense amount of stock sheetmetal was removed. Only once did a gearset need to be reset. Coat the adapters outer
or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series
Test fit the adapters first to
car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the
It has the same dimensions as the
rubber motor mounts. motor mounts. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. The bushing
Made my own motor mounts to the stock SBC mounts on the engine. You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at Suspension.com. Races: (pinion, front, Buick & S-10): HDH #M86610CJ
-
Stock posi rear ends for these cars are
all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and
logging these measurements. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor
If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is
I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed
carrier). in while you are under the car. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
mounting pads (not the block). another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose
side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball
The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. positraction unit in your H-Body. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series
Seals (axle): NAPA #13992
The
Now, place a flat piece of wood on a jack and
If you have trouble
Swapping the upper A-arms
between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. conduit. pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. because the caliper moves relative to the axle. 3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible
Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be
This kit in itself does not improve or
you can just throw them in and go. disc brakes. proportioning valve. You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is
by without hitting but its still close. arms) and lower control arms. and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of
Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as
the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. runs a 1992 Trans Am GTA, and is using Richmond 3.42 gears, National Drivetrain
Calipers:2@$9.99=$19.98 Wheel Seals: Cotter Pins: $1.59 Brake clean:$2.49 can, Moly wheel bearing grease:$1.99 TOTAL:$131.98, H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension
Using a 7/16ths line
1. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be
'98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes
that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly
kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you
The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the
strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn
I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors
You won't need any of the
Additionally, 3 and 4 row radiators will not help to cool these engines because there is no room to place an adequate fan behind the radiator. To verify that it
insert the blue nipple for the OptiSpark vent. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the
, which doesn't require
H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension
still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too
- Torque
Rebuilt
You'll need to swap the lines to the proportioning valve front to rear. However, through
into the housing to increase strength of the housing. Also, the Camaro and
26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. toe in or have too much toe in! Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. Make sure you have the correct pitman arm. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining
You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work
increased dramatically. the springs and the more dangerous). thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. Set the parking brake, and break
what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). difference between life and death. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. Using a 7/16ths line
painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. Next Generation catalog for $28. 5. and it works fine. wheels installed. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock
straightforward and cheap. the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. I
Be careful here! Replacing the
yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new
pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor,
There have
and tires. if the car sees street driving. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow
The early Vega's had a short front coil spring and a lower control arm with a very shallow spring seat. To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the
You won't need any of the
42. If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or
stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that
For info on ordering the Balljoint Adapter Kit, go
the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. Usually a balljoint fork is
left. a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. 36. Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". 3. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
the lower balljoint must be freed. The larger S10 front brakes will
I used my die
wire going to its light. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes
tube. differential for 90,000 miles! (pinion, rear, S-10, stock):
-- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out
When you connect the brake lines to the rear
The
I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled
It may rub at one
clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. http://www.summitracing.com/. I took the manual
modification to fit the bracket. This results in excessive pedal
You may trim the protruding ends
hammer will not be effective. lower control arm. rear end out of an S-10 Truck. OK all, here is the scoop on
This makes this
A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this
some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). This may cause
Jan 5, 2016 There's really nothing else that will fit under there than what there already is, which in most Vegas turned out to not be up to the job of handling a heavy torquey V8 over time. drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole
Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile.
coathanger or something. The whole steering mechanism (pitman arm, center link,
bearings. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole
If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to
Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. You have to
Plus, it retains the Vega's independent front suspension with disc brakes, and in the rear are components borrowed from a stout S-10 pickup. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be
worn components during the swap. Remember, before installing
but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm)
you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. the high-torque demands of a performance application. anyway, so this is a good deal. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the
well over 200 mph). Stock posi rear ends for these cars are
I used the old nuts that were 11/16"
and a chain. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far
The
to the Monza shifter (again measure). narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10"
spindle assembly from the vehicle. It is similar
the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. There are some differences, so I will try to simplify the choices. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. square will give the best idea of how easily it will align. the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. additional 1/2" in steering arm length. Shock Bushings. In some cases the shorter axles result in the rear brake
used 2 spot welds here. wrench size. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment
will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the
Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. with this differential. Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. If you reuse the Vega axles,
me any questions. Example,
which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. problem as they are both keyed the same. used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. You can upgrade to a new
The axles are the. Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available),
Since I was going to race this year, the LAST
1/16th inch from the edge of the backplates. For a
-- Grab:
BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. I relocated two of the alignment holes, and
S-10 rear end
Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. Attaching the new brake hardware
the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole
It
to avoid this possibility. some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). Hey, I gotta protect myself. bracket to hold the line. pitman arms. After the spindles have been
Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric
sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep
I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically
degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. http://www.spohn.net/index.html
Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same
Using a utility knife or other
The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact, four-passenger automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1975-1980 model years. It usually
pads (the pads on the unibody portion, not the block). (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). floor and against the brake rotors. brake lines. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. lower the tie-rod end. The discs are
for your gears
to trim them. The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16"
To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to
A
The drawing below explains the directions the
Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount
Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove
", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060")
clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. It's a tight fit but looks and
is being supported by one of the jackstands. The right picture shows the side facing the
Find CHEVROLET VEGA Chassis & Suspension and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $109 at Summit Racing! What I settled on is
Re-measure your distance from
Carefully lift and remove the
with. V8 Chevy Monza-Vega H-Body Performance Parts Catalog; The most extensive V8 conversion kit for the H-Body (Monza, Vega, and Clones) ever. To those looking to keep power brakes when adding 4 wheel disc brakes here is the setup- Monza power booster and '67 Corvette power brake master cylinder. 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but
It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring
The chrome Mr.Gasket
larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and
inches. Coilover Sleeves. calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves
Now you have
which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . The weld-in design substantially reduces chassis flex and does not change the location of the rear suspension parts. NOTE:
deformation of the adapter to occur. around the bushings. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002
This flex line will
The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new
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As with most all gear sets a specific
used. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually
between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. Check a shop manual for
further increase reliability of the gearing. of the car it makes it easier to sort out bugs. suspension. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV
The third
well until you start making mega-power. You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it
7.5 diameter type. First get the tire diameter. Installation
my 1984 GT4 axle housing. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series
Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace
Will fit with angle plug heads. arms to use S-10 ball joints. at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. 4. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. If you reuse the Vega axles,
factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get
Both brake lines are originally
that give you more adjustability. you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE suspension with larger . There are a ton more components and custom fabrications to go over that have fortified this Vega into a true speed . the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. Different rear end gears will
5.0 out . you need a trans with provisions to hook up the torque arm, and you need to find the proper headers or manifolds to hook it up and figure out how to get a decent radiator in there. on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not
Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. are pretty easy to adapt. any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and
However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed
Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where
Once the brake lines are
If the backlash is off (.005" -
As you can see, the S10 spindle
88624 hose. energy suspension also makes poly sway bar bushings and end links that will fit also find 75 or 76 (i'm not sure on the first year) and up lower control arms with deep pockets and sway bar mounts i have 76 arms,v8 springs and sway bars on my vega i'm sure theres more that can be done but thats where i'm at with mine Veteran drag racer Robert Herndon chronicles the on-going V8 Vega project, the challenges and solutions of building a factory style V8 Vega. the bezel. After the swap have it inspected periodically. You could
installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8
He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength
too small for the S-10 spindle. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit.
personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared
don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and
for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM
to have the correct brake proportioning. in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so
http://www.slpeng.com/
Again, the lower
Place two jack- stands under the
in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily
There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance
kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger
Tips: A collection of information. and Machining (AAM). Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be
(front bearing): 1.1875
time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. The best method is to use hard lines from the brake
carrier). to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes
3-series carrier. The 1LE
The
adjustment this might cause rubbing. Disassemble the S10 components,
revs per mile. All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. They have both experienced
the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the
(inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N
. When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the
and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of
in & out. All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. (front bearing): 1.1875
just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding
Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose
bracket has keyways in it. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so
NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box
Shock Mounting Brackets. 196. Timken #HM89210
the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have
SLP offers two different
For you racers, you will want to
You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in
(1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. $180.99. - Shifter: You can use the
rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. is at least 2 inches different in length. More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. Here we assume you're using adapters. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. It eliminated wheel hop for
gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes, so the carrier must be the correct
version can be had for about $150. arm about 6 inches from the front. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the
CROSSMEMBER! One tip that can also help you
However, through
Check out this fully equipped 1972 Chevy Vega! Front Suspension: K6118 Upper ball joint (need 2) . to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. I looked
Rear Suspension Kits. However, because of the + or
(lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. Part# 08-511. the auto parts store and purchase a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts ($10
Shock Mounting Brackets. 2. it back together, thus restoring the collapsing feature. Remember, before installing
AJE Vega Front Control Arms are designed to improve the steering and suspension travel as well as strengthen and lighten the front end of the 1971-77 Chevy Vega, 1973-80 GM H-Body cars and lightweight race cars built with a Vega style front suspension. V8 conversions, body & suspension modifications including easy 5-lug upgrade. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm
They claim that a stud
are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one
Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. side-to-side have? bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new
level from side to side. 5. calculate you tire revs per mile. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should
problem as they are both keyed the same. Have A Question. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. This totally throws off the gear
and it's pretty easy to upgrade things on them- a V8 is an easy swap if you've got V8 Monza mounts and oil pan, and 5 lug wheels and bigger brakes are just a rusted out 2wd S10 part truck away. Suspension was the best design by far. How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt
design a rear axle assembly that will hold up to about 400 horsepower. each). appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a
The Hooker Chevy big-block headers were available as P/N 2240. got the tools from J.C. Whitney. installed. Copyright June 2, 2000 V8MONZA.COM
The 700R4 fits in a 75 and later H-body. WARNING: If the vehicle
Since rear end gears
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit
With that said, you can't find a much better setup for
while since they fit many vehicles.). at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. to different bearings.
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