12 Bolt Rear End Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MStokes · 03-28-2003, 10:34 AM

I've got a GM 12-bolt rear end (not posi) and I just pulled the axles out and replaced the axle/wheel bearings. When I was putting it together I noticed that there was approximately 1/16" of play on the axle if you try to slide it in and out. I noticed the "C" clips that hold the axle in place are actually cupped and would only go in if they were turned one way.

My question is: are they supposed to be cupped or should they be flat? Does this sound like a normal amount of play in each rear axle?

03-28-2003, 10:34 AM	#1
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	12 Bolt Rear End Question I've got a GM 12-bolt rear end (not posi) and I just pulled the axles out and replaced the axle/wheel bearings. When I was putting it together I noticed that there was approximately 1/16" of play on the axle if you try to slide it in and out. I noticed the "C" clips that hold the axle in place are actually cupped and would only go in if they were turned one way. My question is: are they supposed to be cupped or should they be flat? Does this sound like a normal amount of play in each rear axle? __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.