Axleshafts Questions

[TheRedDragon]

ok i have a 1993 3.4l v6 camaro with a automatic trans. i bought some 1997 trans am 16 inch rims and they dont fit on the rear axleshaft because of this Chrome wheel interference problems on 93-96 F-bodies : Chrome wheels will not fit on rear of 93-96 Camaro & Firebirds due to a lack of clearance between the wheel hub and the rear axle shaft. Factory 93-96 axle shafts have a 70.75 mm diameter hub face, while the 97-02 Chrome wheels have a 70.5 mm diameter hub opening. Minor grinding/machining is mandatory for installing those wheels on 93-96 models.

What would i need to do to make the wheels fit?
Would i need to grind down the axle shaft or the wheel?

[Smoke Panther]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

What would i need to do to make the wheels fit?

grind it

Would i need to grind down the axle shaft or the wheel?

either or...would probably get a more even grind going after the wheel

[ssms5411]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

You need to grind the hub down, that is what I had to do. After my rims got stuck on and had to kick them off from the back side.LOL I used a dremeland just went around the center hub grinding it then , test fit it until it goes on smooth and comes of smooth. Just alittle time consuming grinding it , but it works.

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

grind the wheel itself not the axle...

[ssms5411]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

It is easier to grind on the hub than the rim esp. if his is chrome, I would want to mess with nicking up the chrome. Thats why I never touch my chrome rims with a dremel.

[TheRedDragon]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

I grinded the hub on the axle and they fit good. here is the picture

[ssms5411]

Re: Axleshafts Questions

Good to hear, look good. Just make sure you can take them off easy, mine went on good the first time and then they got stuck , I had to kick them off and grind somemore.LOL