The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

nonstop · 09-13-2016, 08:56 PM

Are you talking axle bearings? Assuming so, there are a couple trains of thought. You could locate the bill of material number on the axle tube, then check it on Danas website. That will at least point you in the right direction for which application it came out of. Since it is a 4 wheel drive, you have to make sure the ratios match. Also check to make sure the bearings have not spun on the carrier.

I know you don't want to hear it, but a 14 bolt would likely be easier and cheaper to locate. You could sell the brake brackets and buy the right ones for the 14 bolt, and the rest of the parts will likely swap over.

09-13-2016, 08:56 PM	#2
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: Rear bearings destroyed 78 K20 Are you talking axle bearings? Assuming so, there are a couple trains of thought. You could locate the bill of material number on the axle tube, then check it on Danas website. That will at least point you in the right direction for which application it came out of. Since it is a 4 wheel drive, you have to make sure the ratios match. Also check to make sure the bearings have not spun on the carrier. I know you don't want to hear it, but a 14 bolt would likely be easier and cheaper to locate. You could sell the brake brackets and buy the right ones for the 14 bolt, and the rest of the parts will likely swap over.