Scott, I envy you Camaro (aka leafspring) guys as you can run those super-trick Currie aluminum center sections. I can't run one as they don't have provisions for the 2 upper links of my factory 4-link. I suppose I could weld brackets on there myself, but having some brackets welded to cast aluminum as a very important structural piece of my rear suspension scares me more than just a little.
I also hear you on 12 bolt prices. They are going for CRAZY amounts of money. I got my 12 bolt for free about 5 years ago, ran it for a while with the original 2.73 pegleg, then put new gears/carrier/axles/bearings in it. I could probably sell it as it stands now without the brakes for ~$1700, and even with 2 sets of gears and bearings through it I'd still come out money ahead!
I have my eye on a Fab-9 housing with an aluminum 12-bolt carrier, but since I have either a 3-link or IRS in my future so I'm not going to be buying the Fab-9 until I make up my mind; my 12-bolt will do just fine for now.
Troy
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1969 Chevelle
Old setup: Procharged/intercooled/EFI 353 SBC, TKO, ATS/SPC/Global West suspension, C6 brakes & hydroboost.
In progress: LS2, 3.0 Whipple, T56 Magnum, torque arm & watts link, Wilwood Aero6/4 brakes, Mk60 ABS, Vaporworx, floater 9" rear, etc.
Last edited by Blown353; 12-27-2004 at 10:56 PM.
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