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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: x66 714 on August 27, 2016, 03:56:54 PM

Title: JL8 axle shaft
Post by: x66 714 on August 27, 2016, 03:56:54 PM

How would you ID an original JL8 axle shaft? Thanks, Joe

Title: Re: JL8 axle shaft
Post by: william on August 27, 2016, 04:43:36 PM

The axle shaft flange has two holes 180º apart for adjustment of the parking brake mechanism.

Title: Re: JL8 axle shaft
Post by: x66 714 on August 27, 2016, 06:12:46 PM

Thank you. My friend just got a housing & he thinks the rest of the components are there also. He's digging. It's not to over the counter housing..Joe

Title: Re: JL8 axle shaft
Post by: 68camaroz28 on August 28, 2016, 11:55:53 AM

Quote from: william on August 27, 2016, 04:43:36 PM

The axle shaft flange has two holes 180º apart for adjustment of the parking brake mechanism.

A few pictures I've taken of what William is referring to.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/69%20Z28%20JL8/Right%20Rear_zpsoh5qoggf.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/1-2-b-67L89/media/69%20Z28%20JL8/Right%20Rear_zpsoh5qoggf.jpg.html)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/69%20Z28%20JL8/Left%20Rear%20Axle_zpsg4t7npuj.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/1-2-b-67L89/media/69%20Z28%20JL8/Left%20Rear%20Axle_zpsg4t7npuj.jpg.html)

Tapered axle tube and emergency brake cable bracket.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z117/1-2-b-67L89/69%20Z28%20JL8/Left%20Rear%20JL8%20EBrakeBrkt2%201_zpslfjtnpyw.jpg) (http://s192.photobucket.com/user/1-2-b-67L89/media/69%20Z28%20JL8/Left%20Rear%20JL8%20EBrakeBrkt2%201_zpslfjtnpyw.jpg.html)

Title: Re: JL8 axle shaft
Post by: x66 714 on August 28, 2016, 01:03:23 PM

Great pictures. Thank you for sharing...Joe