I can't find a new crush sleeve!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mvfd70 · 07-30-2007, 09:42 PM

I couldn't believe it. I've got the rear end at the shop (I don't have a press) getting the pinion installed. I was able to buy new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, and wheel bearings along with new axle and pinion seals. The only part that I cannot find at any parts store (nor can my mechanic seem to find one either) is the crush sleeve. LMC calls it a bearing spacer. It is part number 30-2916. I was just going to order one from there. They're charging 7.95 for one. But they wan't 7.25 for UPS shipping. I don't really want to spend 15 bucks for that little part. I havn't tried the dealership yet but I doubt they'll be much help. Any suggestions?

There. My rant is over. Guess I may break down and order one.

chevydog66 · 07-30-2007, 09:47 PM

Do you still have the old one? You can reuse it. Just slide it onto the pinion and pound it down a little, while spinning it with your finger. It will get bigger. I just used a claw hammer and some light pounding, while you spin it. A friend of mine is a mechanic at a very reputable local shop told me that. That way it doesn't take a 3/4" impact at 200 psi. to crush the new one. I just had to change the pinion bearing and seal on the wifes 98 blazer today. What fun!! not. Or try NAPA.

mvfd70 · 07-30-2007, 10:02 PM

Tried NAPA. They didn't have one. And I dunno about pounding it flatter. I'm just going on what the mechanic told me.

Alex Hayley · 07-30-2007, 11:07 PM

I was able to find one at the dealership. They had to order it but they can get it.

**special-K** · 07-31-2007, 07:38 AM

I find parts that mechanics can`t find all the time.They just get on the phone to one of theyr parts runners and if they don`t have it,they call you and say they can`t get the part.They`re not into scouring for parts,usually.Re-use doesn`t sound like a bad option.It`s not a bushing that wears out.

mvfd70 · 07-31-2007, 11:19 AM

I stopped by the dealer today and they don't have a reference for that part number. The guy at the parts desk said their book only goes back to 1973. The book for the 72 and earlier trucks got thrown away. I just went ahead and ordered one. It'll get here quicker than me trying to find a dealer that has an old parts book.

70c10 · 07-31-2007, 12:35 PM

Call Randy's Ring and Pinion or Toms Differentials.com and they will have it.
http://www.ringpinion.com/
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/

chevydog66 · 07-31-2007, 03:01 PM

Or try www.fortwayneclutch.com They are here in Fort Wayne, IN.

07-30-2007, 09:42 PM	#1
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	I can't find a new crush sleeve!! I couldn't believe it. I've got the rear end at the shop (I don't have a press) getting the pinion installed. I was able to buy new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, and wheel bearings along with new axle and pinion seals. The only part that I cannot find at any parts store (nor can my mechanic seem to find one either) is the crush sleeve. LMC calls it a bearing spacer. It is part number 30-2916. I was just going to order one from there. They're charging 7.95 for one. But they wan't 7.25 for UPS shipping. I don't really want to spend 15 bucks for that little part. I havn't tried the dealership yet but I doubt they'll be much help. Any suggestions? There. My rant is over. Guess I may break down and order one. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

07-30-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! Do you still have the old one? You can reuse it. Just slide it onto the pinion and pound it down a little, while spinning it with your finger. It will get bigger. I just used a claw hammer and some light pounding, while you spin it. A friend of mine is a mechanic at a very reputable local shop told me that. That way it doesn't take a 3/4" impact at 200 psi. to crush the new one. I just had to change the pinion bearing and seal on the wifes 98 blazer today. What fun!! not. Or try NAPA. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 07-30-2007 at 09:48 PM.

07-30-2007, 10:02 PM	#3
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! Tried NAPA. They didn't have one. And I dunno about pounding it flatter. I'm just going on what the mechanic told me. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

07-30-2007, 11:07 PM	#4
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! I was able to find one at the dealership. They had to order it but they can get it.

07-31-2007, 07:38 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! I find parts that mechanics can`t find all the time.They just get on the phone to one of theyr parts runners and if they don`t have it,they call you and say they can`t get the part.They`re not into scouring for parts,usually.Re-use doesn`t sound like a bad option.It`s not a bushing that wears out. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-31-2007, 11:19 AM	#6
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! I stopped by the dealer today and they don't have a reference for that part number. The guy at the parts desk said their book only goes back to 1973. The book for the 72 and earlier trucks got thrown away. I just went ahead and ordered one. It'll get here quicker than me trying to find a dealer that has an old parts book. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

07-31-2007, 12:35 PM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! Call Randy's Ring and Pinion or Toms Differentials.com and they will have it. http://www.ringpinion.com/ http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/ __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-31-2007, 03:01 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: I can't find a new crush sleeve!! Or try www.fortwayneclutch.com They are here in Fort Wayne, IN. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up



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