1980 Caprice 350 small block **HELP**

[CosworthMax]

Hi people, i have a 1980 caprice classic sedan that i'm fitting out with a 355 (+30 four bolt 350bhp) small block chev and a TH350 trans, my current rear end is something like a 2.41 ratio and is a 7.5 inch ten bolt aka, too crap for any HP! This has the passenger car lug nut pattern of 4.75" (4 & 3/4")
So I have a 1983 wagon with a 8.5 inch ten bolt, but this has the 5" lug nut pattern wheels. Can i swap front hubs and rear end onto the sedan with no fuss? So i can have 5" wheels all around. Whats involved, is it straight bolt on & off?

Also what did the b body cop cars of 80-85 have wheel wise? 4 & 3/4" studs or 5"?

Thanks, Max

[CD Smalley]

You will need the spindles/calipers from the wagon. Then you should be good with the rest.

[CosworthMax]

So i'll need to change the whole hub (caliper rotor etc) from the upper and lower ball joints? The A bars and steering rods are the same, Yeah?

[silicon212]

Originally Posted by CosworthMax

So i'll need to change the whole hub (caliper rotor etc) from the upper and lower ball joints? The A bars and steering rods are the same, Yeah?

The steering knuckles with the calipers and rotors. You can use the rest of what you have, although now would be a good time to replace the ball joints!

Steering knuckles = spindles.