Chevy LUV 700R4 Driveline and Axles

The 700R4 is a great choice when it's time to upgrade your classic car or truck with an overdrive transmission. Here's what you need to know about GM's famous 4-speed automatic.

Follow along as Jeff installs an early 700R4 transmission for the big block in his 1967 Chevelle. See how this unit is upgraded and converted to a later 30 spline style.

We show you how to keep that old GM transmission when swapping in an LS engine. Our LS swap adapter kits make it easy!

With the coil-overs attached, it is now time to make the Chevelle rear whole again. Follow along as Jeff installs a 9" third member and spline axles with a few tips on axle lengths and bolt patterns.

Learn the installation process of a drive shaft loop kit in a 1967 Chevelle. NHRA requires a driveshaft loop if you're going to run slicks on the drag strip!

In this tech article, we show you how to measure the working angles on your drive shaft to ensure long life out of your U-joints.

The Speedway Motors Tech Team created a quick how-to on squaring the front axle of your open wheel race car.

After installing front brakes, Jeff is now ready for wheels and tires. See how a spacer is used to make his 15" wheels fit just right and a slick way to speed up the sanding and polishing process of the wheel dust caps.

Jeff preps the rear end housing to secure the brake lines and shows how to fasten bolt-on brake line tabs on the lower trailing arm bracket. Follow along as he applies Wilwood Dynalite Calipers to his 1967 Chevelle.

Jeff chooses Redline Radial Tires and black powder-coated steel wheels for his 1967 Chevelle. See how he installs the tires with some helpful tips along the way.