rear brake swap

[the816skeet]

there is a guy local that supposed to have a aspire swap but he don't have the rear axle just the hubs and drums , but everything for the front minus tie rod ends , anyway will the hubs and drums go on my festiva axle ?? and do i need new struts to ?? i gonna get this for $125 is that to much any pics could probably help , thank all you for all your help , it's much appreciated

[Festy46]

The hubs (spindle) will not bolt up to the Festiva axle. The bolt pattern of the 4 bolts is different. You can use your struts unless they are worn out. The Aspire front struts have slightly more resistance (stiffer) and the rear (usually) have a slightly higher spring perch, but your Festiva's will work. $125.00 sounds reasonable to me.

[festivaWES]

Your gonna need that rear beam and some 4x100 wheels. Might as well change the front pads while your at it. 125 is very reasonable for loaded spindles/calipers/pads. I'm getting ready to buy another aspire swap for 130 myself.

[bhazard]

According to car-part.com the junkyard down the road from me has an aspire rear axle assembly for $125. Probably includes the brake hardware. I think Im gonna get that when Im ready to swap.