Convert to Rear Axle & 4-Link Suspension
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What happens here
Remove the factory FWD rear suspension components. Install a 10-bolt rear axle, salvaged from an 80s Camaro, to provide rear-wheel drive capability. Fabricate and integrate an aftermarket 4-link suspension system, complete with adjustable control arms and coilovers. Custom shock mounts and brackets are necessary to ensure proper suspension geometry and sufficient travel, as off-the-shelf options were too short, requiring the builder to drop the mounting points without compromising the vehicle's floor pan.
Goal: Implement a solid rear axle and adjustable 4-link suspension for RWD conversion.
Tools and materials
- 10-bolt Rear Axle GM — Providing rear-wheel drive capability and strength for drag racing
- Adjustable Coilovers/Shocks — To control suspension damping and ride height
- Aftermarket 4-link Suspension Kit — Customizable rear suspension for optimal traction
- Custom Brackets Custom fabricated — Mounting shocks and control arms to the chassis
- Jack Stands Pro-Lift — Safely supporting the vehicle during undercarriage work
- Measuring Tape — Accurate placement of suspension components
- Welder — Fabricating and attaching suspension components