Housing, Axles & Center Section

Description

The Trick Chassis 9-inch Rear End Housing Package is built for 1993–2002 Camaro & Firebird applications. This setup includes the rear end housing, axles and center section — a complete package with the components serious racers rely on.

Below is what is included for the base price:

• Brand new center fabricated housing can (STANDARD) Others charge $100 more
• Internal axle tube gussets (STANDARD) Others charge $75 more
• 3″ .250 wall DOM axle tubes (STANDARD)
• 4 lower control arm mounting holes (STANDARD)
• 28, 31, 35 spline axle options (YOUR CHOICE)
• Drive studs included 12mm, 1/2-2″,1/2-3″ (YOUR CHOICE)
• Torque arm bracket is included
• Housing vent included
• Wheel bearings included
• 10 nuts to bolt the center section in
• Yukon center section with a spool in it (your choice of gear)
• Shipped bare steel
• We can narrow for free (see options)

Options for additional charge:

• T Bolt Brake Hardware Kit (easy install of your stock F Body backing plates)
• Lube Locker Gasket (Super nice aluminum core gasket with orange elastomer beading)
• 40 spline upgraded axles (gun drilled)
• 5/8″ wheel studs
• 11 Hole narrowed lower brackets
• Powder coat
• Fill & drain caps
• Sway bar brackets (these also allow you to bolt the under-axle roll bar on)
• Coil over brackets
• Coil over brackets with no spring perches added
• Differential being used (instead of spool)

Please call or email us for pricing and estimated time:

• We offer full bolt in assemblies
• Wishbone application
• Only torque arm & no other bracket setups – extreme custom applications (we have done many of these)
• Crate & freight available
• International shipping* Our website will not calculate duties/taxes/shipping/broker setups

Important Information:

Axles are shipped with no bearings on them. Your stock backing plate needs to go on first then the bearings get pressed on behind them.

Axles & center section are dropped shipped & may show up at an earlier or later time than the housing.

When putting on the backing plates, the longer axle goes in the passenger side (Right)

The short axle goes in the driver side (Left)

Non-adjustable aftermarket torque arms do not fit without modification.

We recommend adjustable torque arms only

Proper Bearing & Backing Plate Assembly for Trick Chassis ’98-’02 F Body 9 Inch Rear End Housing with LS1 Backing Plates

This is a common question, so here’s a step-by-step guide to get it right the first time:

Critical Bearing Installation Steps:

1. Install Wheel Studs First – Use Loctite & torque them properly before moving on
2. Position the Backing Plates – Slide them onto the correct axle:
   • Long axle = Passenger side
   • Short axle = Driver side
3. Press the Bearings On – Make sure the O-ring is closest to the axle flange (see Pic 1).
4. Press on the Lock Rings – Do this only after the bearings are fully seated against the bearing spacer.
5. Install the Seals – Use a seal installer to press them into the housing ends (see Pic 2).

Getting these steps right ensures a proper fit and long-lasting performance. 🔧