Eaton Rear axle Spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prg machine · 04-19-2009, 06:02 PM

I am pulling parts off of an old Eaton rear axle that I aquired for the 4:10 3rd member a few years ago so it is time to clean house. I decided to save the axle shafts and drums and got the drum off of one side............it was brutle!!! Shoes rusted to drum making it near impossible to remove, some clever prybar work, penetrating oil etc. and I got the one side off to save the hub and drum assembly.
I rattled the 4 bolts off that hold the backing plate and I thought spindle on.
Does the spindle come off of the axle housing?? Is it machined in place?? Some moderate persuasion didn't move anything so I thought it best to inquire....................anyone know for sure???

Blazer1970 · 04-19-2009, 06:21 PM

The spindles are welded to the tubes.

prg machine · 04-19-2009, 08:39 PM

cute! So if a guy thrashed a spindle it would be major repair! Are the Dana axles like that with the full floater 3/4 tons???

prg machine · 04-19-2009, 08:40 PM

Just maybe it would be worthwile to save them ya think????
I don't forsee abusing the truck and I guess if worse came to worse if something goes then an upgrade would be in order.

Blazer1970 · 04-20-2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prg machine

cute! So if a guy thrashed a spindle it would be major repair! Are the Dana axles like that with the full floater 3/4 tons???

Yes, all the full floating (rear) axles have the spindles welded to the tubes. You do occasionally see someone cut off a bad spindle (usually spun bearings) and weld on a replacement but it is normally easier to just find a new housing.

**special-K** · 04-20-2009, 06:47 AM

Routine (or far beyond intervals) maintainence is all it took to last forever.If you gaul an axle spindle,shame on you.It`s not a normally replacable part and only abouse can damage it.
Save all the parts!It`s an ironic viscious cycle.People are swapping them out because parts are hard to find.Parts are hard to find because people are scrapping them.Most just needed a brake job and parts are available and will continue to be as long as people keep buying them.

prg machine · 04-20-2009, 11:53 AM

Sounds familiar. Kinda like the old SM 420 4 speed transmissions. I sent a few to the melting pot myself and then in later years wished I had one for a Jeep project (the off road people love the old box because of it's extreme low 1st gear) . I then picked up 5 of em including a Military Surplus NOS that I have in my CJ 5.
I wish I could save everything, but that is what got me where I am and now it's all going...............for sale or otherwise.

I passed up a few chances for eaton axles once and then returned and some Truck Puller grabbed every one in sight for the extreme low gears.

**special-K** · 04-20-2009, 08:13 PM

The more something gets thrown out the more valueable the survivors become.I`m no pack rat,but I like obsolete stuff.

1969 GMC · 04-20-2009, 08:39 PM

I know that even galled spindles can be saved with a speedi-sleeve. They are pricy, but can be worthwhile...I helped put one on a 14 bolt at my old job. That axle is still workin, and that was nearly 5 years ago we did that job.

04-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Eaton Rear axle Spindles I am pulling parts off of an old Eaton rear axle that I aquired for the 4:10 3rd member a few years ago so it is time to clean house. I decided to save the axle shafts and drums and got the drum off of one side............it was brutle!!! Shoes rusted to drum making it near impossible to remove, some clever prybar work, penetrating oil etc. and I got the one side off to save the hub and drum assembly. I rattled the 4 bolts off that hold the backing plate and I thought spindle on. Does the spindle come off of the axle housing?? Is it machined in place?? Some moderate persuasion didn't move anything so I thought it best to inquire....................anyone know for sure??? __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

04-19-2009, 06:21 PM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles The spindles are welded to the tubes. __________________ Tim

04-19-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles cute! So if a guy thrashed a spindle it would be major repair! Are the Dana axles like that with the full floater 3/4 tons??? __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

04-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles Just maybe it would be worthwile to save them ya think???? I don't forsee abusing the truck and I guess if worse came to worse if something goes then an upgrade would be in order. __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

04-20-2009, 06:47 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles Routine (or far beyond intervals) maintainence is all it took to last forever.If you gaul an axle spindle,shame on you.It`s not a normally replacable part and only abouse can damage it. Save all the parts!It`s an ironic viscious cycle.People are swapping them out because parts are hard to find.Parts are hard to find because people are scrapping them.Most just needed a brake job and parts are available and will continue to be as long as people keep buying them. __________________ "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 ~

04-20-2009, 11:53 AM	#7
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles Sounds familiar. Kinda like the old SM 420 4 speed transmissions. I sent a few to the melting pot myself and then in later years wished I had one for a Jeep project (the off road people love the old box because of it's extreme low 1st gear) . I then picked up 5 of em including a Military Surplus NOS that I have in my CJ 5. I wish I could save everything, but that is what got me where I am and now it's all going...............for sale or otherwise. I passed up a few chances for eaton axles once and then returned and some Truck Puller grabbed every one in sight for the extreme low gears. __________________ 69 K-20 cloned to a 67 with front clip and some other stuff. 383 .040 over Crane roller cam lifters and rockers ,1.6 intake ratio, Open chamber heads, 9.5-1 compression ratio, 2.02 intake valves , Edelbrock performer Air Gap manifold Carter AFB performer 750cfm, MSD ignition, SM465 NP205 4.10 gears:

04-20-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles The more something gets thrown out the more valueable the survivors become.I`m no pack rat,but I like obsolete stuff. __________________ "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 ~

04-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#9
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Eaton Rear axle Spindles I know that even galled spindles can be saved with a speedi-sleeve. They are pricy, but can be worthwhile...I helped put one on a 14 bolt at my old job. That axle is still workin, and that was nearly 5 years ago we did that job. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

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