Cascade Crew

Alphius · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject: Rear Axle for sale!

I just recently put in a new rear from a 98 LS1 Z28. 3.23 posi and 12-inch brakes. Very Happy

Scored it for really cheap. Cool

So yeah, that's a nice one, but the old one isn't so bad either. In fact, it's good enough that I can offer it to you crewbies for a good price!

The RPO for the car it came from ('84 Z28 L69) say it's gonna be a 3.73 open rear. Now, either my tach is off a couple hundred RPM's, or it's actually got 4.11 gears in it. Never popped it open to check, but calculators online tell me 4.11 based on speed, RPM, and tire radius. It is still definitely an open rear though, I can tell you that much... Also good for the lucky buyer is the fact that it has the somewhat rare aluminum drum brakes, which always had enough stopping power for my needs! Also the drums weigh next to nothing (compared to iron drums that is...).

The best part? This cheap cheap cheap rear end only has approximately 73,000 miles on it! Made no noise, ran tight and quiet. New gear oil in it, low mileage, rare drums Wink

, and a great gear ratio of at least 3.73...
[EDIT:] Pads are pretty good, drums are excellent, no ridge at all around the edge. Plenty of life left in the brakes.

And I will let it go complete for the cheap price of $50. Just come get it out of my garage! (Hey, I'll even help ya load it into whatever you bring to get it!) If this deal fails to satisfy any of you, I will be stuck doubling my price and putting it on craigslist... I would much rather help a crewbie in need (or want) than scam some c/l loser out of $100 bucks Wink

So come and get it!

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Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject:

man....that's a great deal.

I'm almost tempted to buy it and hang onto it.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

Yeah, pretty much the only problem with it for me is the lack of posi. That and I drive 70 miles a day (freeway) with my Camaro... 3.23 helps out just a little... Embarassed

I figured I'd let you guys have first dibs on it for real cheap cause I don't need it and I got a great deal on the '98 rear, so I'm in a benevolent mood Wink

. And the whole spirit of the crew, everybody helping everybody, you know. I plan to meet all you guys someday. Probly going to Cows this year actually, I can't wait for that.

Seriously, if I was me I'd buy it from myself just in case. Worth it for just the gears, and I saw a guy selling aluminum drums on TGO today for $100, just the drums.

I know somebody wants this thing.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject:

In that case I think I'll take it.

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

ohhh.. it's an aluminum drum rear. those are nice. i almost wish i still had drums on the GTA. i can't get it to lock the rear wheels, but my v6 car with aluminum drums will do 180*s till the tires are flat.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

I wonder if the s-10 drums are the same as the thirdgen ones. Those would be a nice addition.

Xophertony · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject:

they save some weight.

iansane · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject:

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I"m just working on talking a buddy into letting me borrow his Ford Ranger so I can go pick it up.

Paul, if you want to "loan" (read: yourself also) the jeep and trailer on a Saturday or something, you can have the drums and any of the brake hardware you need.

Alphius · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:20 pm Post subject:

Awesome! Chris, coming to pick it up maybe? It'll be great to have it out of the garage. Just let me know in a PM or something... or I'll PM you my number. Glad to see somebody will do something with it, I know I'm letting it go waaay too cheap Wink

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And yes, aluminum drums rock. It stopped like nothing else, could lock the tires all around as easy as you would want, but with great control if you didn't wanna lock it up. My old Camaro SC with iron drums wouldn't hardly lock anything, even on wet pavement. lol

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject:

We could probably do that. Chehalis isn't too far. If it has the sway bar like in the pick, I wouldn't mind that too!

Hell I'd love the gears but I bet those are spoken for hehehehhe.

Alphius · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:43 am Post subject:

Yep, has the sway bar, it's pretty big. Haven't measured it. I'm tellin ya, you guys are gettin a steal! Let me know when you want to come up.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:16 am Post subject:

Sat or Sun is fine with me.

Alphius · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:22 am Post subject:

This weekend? That would be cool with me. Saturday anytime, or Sunday after 2 works fine for me. Just let me know. Now just waiting for Chris to chime in... Wink

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

I'm waiting for chris to chime in also.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:52 am Post subject:

chime'in'.

Saturday is super busy for me this week. Alphius, you have a PM.

Paul, if you want the drums and brake hardware, lets work something out. I have to tow off the G/F's Volvo, but we can work something out.

I'm a little on the poor side since I just bought a pick up truck, but I can still afford the rear.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:00 am Post subject:

It's up to you man. If you wanna come up and go up and get it sunday that's cool with me. If you wanna do it today that's cool to. Just call me and Gabe and let us know. I'll just be dinkin' around here.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject:

Lets shoot for next Saturday (1/12), Paul and Gabe.