So I have a 99 Cobra convertible, and will soon be swapping rear ends with a local guy that has a 97 Cobra. I've done a lot of searching on this, but still have a couple questions. I placed this thread in this forum because I figure more people with Terminators have done IRS to solid axle swaps than people who normally hang out in the New Edge forums.
Anyway, I would like to know what most people did with their brakes during a swap. It looks like the easiest way to do it is for me to keep my current rotors, calipers and brake lines and re-install those onto the solid axle once it is in my car.
Is this what others have found to be the easiest way to handle the brakes during the swap? Can I keep my current brake lines and complete brake setup and transfer that onto the solid axle? Any potential pitfalls concerning the brakes?
Another question I have is about the driveshafts. I have read in my searching that some people keep their original pinion flange so that it matches up with their original driveshaft. Does this apply to my situation? I have the T45 tranny and so does the other guy. Will my driveshaft hook up just fine from my tranny to his pinion flange on the solid axle?
Thanks for your time and help!
Anyway, I would like to know what most people did with their brakes during a swap. It looks like the easiest way to do it is for me to keep my current rotors, calipers and brake lines and re-install those onto the solid axle once it is in my car.
Is this what others have found to be the easiest way to handle the brakes during the swap? Can I keep my current brake lines and complete brake setup and transfer that onto the solid axle? Any potential pitfalls concerning the brakes?
Another question I have is about the driveshafts. I have read in my searching that some people keep their original pinion flange so that it matches up with their original driveshaft. Does this apply to my situation? I have the T45 tranny and so does the other guy. Will my driveshaft hook up just fine from my tranny to his pinion flange on the solid axle?
Thanks for your time and help!