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Edmond · 05-30-2002, 11:32 AM

Some members on this board know the trouble I'm having getting
the right wheel bearings for my Longhorn.
After 4 weeks I finally got the bearings but those were to small...
Looks like the previous owner did some serious damage

Now I found bearings with the right outside diameter, but the wrong inside diameter. I almost wanna give up.
Getting a different rear axle isn't easy, and if I did found one I would not know how to make it fit , that's something I have never done before.

Please give me any clue on which axles I can use for a swap.
Can I use one from an 80's or 90's truck?
Is it wise to weld on the axle tubes so I can make it fit?

So far It's been a hell on wheels...

Cya,
Edmond

ckhd · 05-30-2002, 12:02 PM

Do you have an original bearing number?

Mike C · 05-30-2002, 12:04 PM

Hey Edmond, I can only imagine how hard it is for you to get parts! You should have no trouble swapping in a 14 bolt rear from a 73-87 GM truck. If you can find a single wheel one ton, the pads are even in the right place. Otherwise, you can weld on new pads. You can make them from square tubing that you cut a 3" diameter arch in the side of and drill a pilot hole for the spring pack bolt or you can buy them. Summit Racing has them, Comp Eng for $20 and Mopar Perf for $15 a pair. If the 14 you find is a 3 1/2" tube, you'll probably have to make your own.

71Chev · 05-30-2002, 12:16 PM

If you have the part number or the correct measurements, and if I can find them, I'll send them to ya.
Let me know.

Edmond · 05-30-2002, 03:40 PM

No I don't have the original bearings number...

I will try to find the right number and post it here as soon as I have it. The Truck is at the workshop right now and that's
30-35 miles from were I live.
I hope I can get some time off from work friday afternoon...

Cya,
Edmond

Edmond · 05-31-2002, 03:17 PM

Well they did it, don't ask me how, but they did it

Numbers found on the bearings were:
On the original bearings that came out three years ago:
B11630 NDH and 1163OZ NDH
011786 and 11786Y
On the ones that were put in three years ago:
SKF 382 and 388A
362 and 368
On the ones that they put in now:
TIMKEN 388A and 382

The other TIMKEN ones didn't fit: 362 and 368 although the numbers are the same as the ones that came out!!

Last but not least the oil seal:
AMGAUGE 2081 BCA/NAT# 28425 CR# TIM# 2081

But I'm glad I can drive the Beast again, that was the main thing

Cya,
Edmond

71Chev · 05-31-2002, 03:24 PM

Edmond,
I have to run into town later. I know a pretty good old parts guy.
He'll find them.
I'll get back to you later.

71Chev · 05-31-2002, 05:54 PM

Edmond check your email.

*racedvl* · 05-31-2002, 10:39 PM

Great to hear that your back on the road!!

05-30-2002, 11:32 AM	#1
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Still no luck :( Some members on this board know the trouble I'm having getting the right wheel bearings for my Longhorn. After 4 weeks I finally got the bearings but those were to small... Looks like the previous owner did some serious damage Now I found bearings with the right outside diameter, but the wrong inside diameter. I almost wanna give up. Getting a different rear axle isn't easy, and if I did found one I would not know how to make it fit , that's something I have never done before. Please give me any clue on which axles I can use for a swap. Can I use one from an 80's or 90's truck? Is it wise to weld on the axle tubes so I can make it fit? So far It's been a hell on wheels... Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

05-30-2002, 12:02 PM	#2
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Do you have an original bearing number? __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

05-30-2002, 12:04 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Hey Edmond, I can only imagine how hard it is for you to get parts! You should have no trouble swapping in a 14 bolt rear from a 73-87 GM truck. If you can find a single wheel one ton, the pads are even in the right place. Otherwise, you can weld on new pads. You can make them from square tubing that you cut a 3" diameter arch in the side of and drill a pilot hole for the spring pack bolt or you can buy them. Summit Racing has them, Comp Eng for $20 and Mopar Perf for $15 a pair. If the 14 you find is a 3 1/2" tube, you'll probably have to make your own. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-30-2002, 12:16 PM	#4
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	If you have the part number or the correct measurements, and if I can find them, I'll send them to ya. Let me know. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

05-30-2002, 03:40 PM	#5
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	No I don't have the original bearings number... I will try to find the right number and post it here as soon as I have it. The Truck is at the workshop right now and that's 30-35 miles from were I live. I hope I can get some time off from work friday afternoon... Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

05-31-2002, 03:17 PM	#6
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	The Beast is back Home again Well they did it, don't ask me how, but they did it Numbers found on the bearings were: On the original bearings that came out three years ago: B11630 NDH and 1163OZ NDH 011786 and 11786Y On the ones that were put in three years ago: SKF 382 and 388A 362 and 368 On the ones that they put in now: TIMKEN 388A and 382 The other TIMKEN ones didn't fit: 362 and 368 although the numbers are the same as the ones that came out!! Last but not least the oil seal: AMGAUGE 2081 BCA/NAT# 28425 CR# TIM# 2081 But I'm glad I can drive the Beast again, that was the main thing Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands Last edited by Edmond; 05-31-2002 at 03:30 PM.

05-31-2002, 03:24 PM	#7
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Edmond, I have to run into town later. I know a pretty good old parts guy. He'll find them. I'll get back to you later. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

05-31-2002, 05:54 PM	#8
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Edmond check your email. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

05-31-2002, 10:39 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Great to hear that your back on the road!!



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