WTB: '71-'72 rear axle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lukecp · 11-30-2003, 10:35 PM

Anyone in central Missouri have a '71 or '72 coil spring 12 bolt rear axle? I need a good one, preferably with 3.73 gears, although 3.07 would be OK. Posi would be great too.
Figured i would try here before searching salvage yards

*redbowtie* · 11-30-2003, 10:45 PM

I've got one....3.73 with a spool.

I'm going to NW Arkansas this coming weekend also, could meet ya...

lukecp · 11-30-2003, 10:51 PM

Hmmmm......dosen't a spool permantly lock both wheels together?
If so....is it easily removed?
What kind of price are we talking about? Is it in good working order?

Class of 69 · 11-30-2003, 11:08 PM

Yes, a spool is locked axles. Not something you'd want in a daily driver. As far as removal...if it just replaces the spiders, it's easily removed. Most spools are the internal kind, that replace the spiders. You don't have to remove the ring carrier from the axle housing, just pull out the spool, and put in the spider assembly, and side gears. If the spiders, and side gears are good in your old one, you have it made...if not then you have to go looking for those parts as well. I'm not sure about the ability to add a factory posi later to a non posi carrier. You may need a different ring carrier to do that. Someone else will know that tho.

Paul72 · 11-30-2003, 11:35 PM

Sorry to hear about your axle - I assume by looking to get one now that it won't get you home for Christmas?

Good luck!

lukecp · 11-30-2003, 11:58 PM

I think i will trust the truck to make one last run home.....but i figured i would start looking now and see if i can find a good one at a decent price, then swap it in over the break. I don't need to drive it every day though....i really don't need to go anywhere while at school, and i can ride my bike or hitch a ride from one of my friends if i have to. Maybe i will loose a few pounds, hehe.

**71swb4x4** · 12-01-2003, 12:08 AM

Your pic may hold a clue as to why your rear is going out!!

smonty · 12-01-2003, 01:05 AM

I have a 3.07 gear set, Carrier, Spiders and Spacers if you want to fix yours. $25.00 plus the ride. Just let me know.

Ernie
smonty46@hotmail.com

11-30-2003, 10:35 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	WTB: '71-'72 rear axle Anyone in central Missouri have a '71 or '72 coil spring 12 bolt rear axle? I need a good one, preferably with 3.73 gears, although 3.07 would be OK. Posi would be great too. Figured i would try here before searching salvage yards __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-30-2003, 10:51 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Hmmmm......dosen't a spool permantly lock both wheels together? If so....is it easily removed? What kind of price are we talking about? Is it in good working order? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-30-2003, 11:08 PM	#4
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Yes, a spool is locked axles. Not something you'd want in a daily driver. As far as removal...if it just replaces the spiders, it's easily removed. Most spools are the internal kind, that replace the spiders. You don't have to remove the ring carrier from the axle housing, just pull out the spool, and put in the spider assembly, and side gears. If the spiders, and side gears are good in your old one, you have it made...if not then you have to go looking for those parts as well. I'm not sure about the ability to add a factory posi later to a non posi carrier. You may need a different ring carrier to do that. Someone else will know that tho. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-30-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Sorry to hear about your axle - I assume by looking to get one now that it won't get you home for Christmas? Good luck! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

11-30-2003, 11:58 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I think i will trust the truck to make one last run home.....but i figured i would start looking now and see if i can find a good one at a decent price, then swap it in over the break. I don't need to drive it every day though....i really don't need to go anywhere while at school, and i can ride my bike or hitch a ride from one of my friends if i have to. Maybe i will loose a few pounds, hehe. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-30-2003, 10:45 PM	#2
redbowtie Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 0	I've got one....3.73 with a spool. I'm going to NW Arkansas this coming weekend also, could meet ya...

12-01-2003, 12:08 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Your pic may hold a clue as to why your rear is going out!!

12-01-2003, 01:05 AM	#8
smonty Smonty Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mesquite, TX, USA Posts: 769	3.07 Gear Set, Carrier, spiders, spacers I have a 3.07 gear set, Carrier, Spiders and Spacers if you want to fix yours. $25.00 plus the ride. Just let me know. Ernie smonty46@hotmail.com __________________ 72 2WD Blazer 68 SWB Fleetside 67 SWB Stepside 2005 Chevy 1500HD Crewcab 56 Chris Craft Mahogany Runabout Looking for 36 Chevy 1/2 Ton P/U Project



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