1979 corvette rear end?

[firedeath0014]

I need a new end for my 79 vette. Could I take one out of a newer camaro/firebird: 85 or newer? I don't want to spend alot of money on buying the original if I can find one that will work and is better. I don't want a rebuild kit.

 

[? Gina ?]

whats the point of having such a nice car and not getting leggit parts?

 

[steve h]

The whole rear end and suspension is unique to Corvette.After 30 years you need to replace everything and do upgrades to make it right.It's not cheep but worth doing! I rebuilt the complete rear in my 78 Vette.Check out Vette Brakes for a spring and other upgrades and plan to spend some money to do it right! Zip cCorvette parts is a good source too.

 

[Irv G]

NO! The rear end in your Vet has independent
suspension. The ones under Camero/Firebirds
are standard. So, you will have to do something
else. Call around some salvage yards and maybe
they can suggest what to do.
Good luck!