My vintage race GT 6 is sporting non-original rear suspension. The stub
axles accept the standard Triumph drum brake and pass through the original
upright which has been modified to accept non-standard tapered roller
bearings. On the differential side of the upright, the shaft is splined,
onto which slides a u-joint yoke. This yoke has "GM" and "436" stamped on
it. From there, we have a two piece splined half shaft (says Spicer on one
end) and a u-joint at the differential (stock diff, welded).
There are no markings on the stub axles. Do these sound like the Corvair
stub axles I have heard are used as upgrades? They have a 3-3/4" bolt hole
circle (not re-drilled), 25 splines on the business end and the axle shaft
is about eight inches long. I thought Corvairs were swing axles, which
would make them much longer.
???? Anyone familiar with how Corvair parts were used in this application?
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