12-05-2022, 04:31 PM | #1 |
Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Chicago, IL
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1LE rear questions
I'm new here and I joined because I hope you guys can help me out. I actually have a Pontiac G8 GXP but for repair reasons I am swapping in a 1LE rear out of a 2013 Camaro SS. I have a couple questions on the 1LE suspension. First, the one I got did not come with calipers. Looking around I see there are two options. There are black calipers that sell for around $240.00 each. The other option are red calipers that sell for around $1000.00 each.
What's the difference between the two? Other than the color they seem identical. Most importantly, can I just use the black ones? What is the fluid GM recommends for the differential. It's completely stock as far as I know and I want to change the fluid. Is there a torque spec for the differential cover? Thanks in advance for your help. |
12-05-2022, 05:27 PM | #2 |
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Both Calipers are identical other than color: SS are black; SS(1LE) are red
Differential: I’ve always used RedLine |
12-05-2022, 05:53 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Bakersfield CA
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To change the fluid you just need a 3/8 wrench.
2 little nuts on the drivers side by axle and just under it. Make sure to check on fluids. It should include LSA-limited slip additive. If not just add a bottle or is it 1/2 bottle? I believe the differential holds 1 bottle |
12-05-2022, 06:11 PM | #4 |
Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Chicago, IL
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