LSJ Rear Beam Axle - same as standard cobalt minus the stub axles?
03-30-2012, 11:13 AM
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LSJ Rear Beam Axle - same as standard cobalt minus the stub axles?
Hi all,
I have a picture of a rear beam axle here from a standard cobalt SS. Basically I need just the metal bar that runs between the stub axles.
Are all beam axles the same, minus the bolt on stub axles on both sides? Cant seem to find this information anywhere.
I have a picture of a rear beam axle here from a standard cobalt SS. Basically I need just the metal bar that runs between the stub axles.
Are all beam axles the same, minus the bolt on stub axles on both sides? Cant seem to find this information anywhere.
03-30-2012, 12:14 PM
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ufff i asked to do that to with an ls beam as well, and they told me its super complicated. they told me it doesnt bolt on, you have to cut and weld everything to put all the lsj spindles, rotors, brakes, etc on it. they said it was a pain in the ass and theres no room for failure. im probably in the same position you are. i said **** that, decided to wait and look for an actual rear axle with disk brakes, and my friend found me one in a junkyard locally. and guess what! it was almost brand freaking new, with brand new rotos, and brand new brake pads. $175 and they shipped it to my house for free. i was amazed. dealer wanted like $1400
03-30-2012, 01:06 PM
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Yeah, thats the situation Im in now. One side of the beam is bent, and they are like $500 used. Ive got LS beams here and my spindles and brakes are good. I just need the stupid beam part.
03-31-2012, 01:19 AM
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All the cobalts have a rear sway bar but the ss ones are bigger, LNF's being the biggest from what I understand. I also read in another thread on here that the LNF one is not interchangeable with the other models. You really should find one with rear disc brakes though to make the swap as simple as possible
03-31-2012, 07:46 AM
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all cobalt beams have a weld in bar. LNF is largest, LSJ next smaller as already detailed here, and the ls lt drum brake cars are smaller weld in still, without the ears welded on for rear disc calipers. I have a disc brake conversion plate for drum brake cars, at 235 + u supply disc brake parts.... Its pretty simple here, and most of the posters here have it right, add a genuine Powell hardcore bar to any of these beams and your handling will improve.
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