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**COBALT** · 07-13-2004, 05:56 PM

HO52/72 corporate axles are for 3/4 ton and 1 ton respectfully, and they are a pain in the butt to find parts for. They have an Eaton carrier, so that's why people call them Eaton Axles, which isn't technically correct.

Here's what I found out from Randy's Ring & Pinion when I asked about gaskets. Don't bother. They'll warp and leak even if you're lucky enough to find one. Use Silicone II Window/Door sealer (the black stuff). It's at Home Depot, Lowes, or any other home store in the blue white and gold tube. Works great, and stays relatively elastic so it will last for a long time.

07-13-2004, 05:56 PM	#5
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	HO52/72 corporate axles are for 3/4 ton and 1 ton respectfully, and they are a pain in the butt to find parts for. They have an Eaton carrier, so that's why people call them Eaton Axles, which isn't technically correct. Here's what I found out from Randy's Ring & Pinion when I asked about gaskets. Don't bother. They'll warp and leak even if you're lucky enough to find one. Use Silicone II Window/Door sealer (the black stuff). It's at Home Depot, Lowes, or any other home store in the blue white and gold tube. Works great, and stays relatively elastic so it will last for a long time. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.