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rear end
I recently bought a 66 k10, since it had been sitting for a few yrs before I bought it. I decided to change the fluid in the diff's. Come to find out the rear end is shot. I am thinking about ordering parts from LMC Any other better options out there?
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Re: rear end
If your needing a gear set and master rebuild kit I would do a search for drive line shops. I used one that sells on ebay to order my carrier and gears and had a local guy build it for me. I didn't go thru ebay just contacted the shop direct. Very knowledgeable. I don't recall their name, it's some where in my build. They are in TX.
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Re: rear end
If you can't find the parts you need locally, I would go directly to the differential parts suppliers.
Here's a couple that have a good reputation..... http://www.ringpinion.com/ http://www.drivetrainspecialists.com/ http://www.reiderracing.com/ http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/ The parts can also be found at Summit Racing and Jegs Just so you know, the GM truck 12 bolt was used from '63-'79 in the 4x4's and thru '82 in the 2wd's.
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Re: rear end
I bought my ring and pinion (Richmond) and installation kit from Jegs and an Eaton posi unit and 2 new axles from Summit and had it set up locally.
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Re: rear end
Thanks for the info guys.
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Re: rear end
I just bought all the parts to rebuild the rear end in my 66 k10. Any advice about doing it myself?
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Re: rear end
Jegs and Summit should have DVDs on the subject. You need a few special tools which they have as well. But since i havent set any up before, in thinking the most important part is getting the gears to mesh in the proper pattern. I have read that the pinion crush sleeve can only be used once. If you do it yourself, get a dvd and a few extra crush sleeves and an assortment of shims. And prussian blue to get the mesh pattern correct. And find a freind that has done it before, lol.
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Re: rear end
I am having a hard time finding a descent aluminium differential cover, anyone have any ideas?
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Re: rear end
Google GM 12 bolt cover. I saw a ton of them.
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Re: rear end
That depends on what you're looking for and how much $$. Moser makes a nice rear cover with a built in girdle, but it isn't cheap. I believe Summit has some finned aluminum covers for the truck 12 bolt.
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Re: rear end
I spent way more than I wanted to on the rebuild parts. I am trying to get a descent priced diff cover. You think I can get away with just a chrome steel job? How much of a difference would a nicer cover make?
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Re: rear end
An aftermarket differential cover is not going to make any difference in the operation of the differential. If funds are a little short, I would just put the stock cover back on for now, and apply what funds you have towards getting the differential assembled correctly. Changing the cover later on is very simple.
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Re: rear end
That makes sense, besides I need to save up some cash so I can get one of your power steering adapter plates for my 66 k10 long bed. Maybe in the spring, I really broke the bank good with this rear end rebuild..
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Re: rear end
The whole rear end is out every bearing the whole nine yds. Any tips, tricks or hints before I start the install, I am very new to this? I have a 12 bolt with 3.73's. Thanks in advance.
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Re: rear end
Are you doing it yourself?
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Re: rear end
I am doing the disassembly and prep for reassembly. I will have all the parts ready. A machinist from a local race shop is doing it as a side job.
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Re: rear end
Ah. Thats cool. Ive always wanted to learn how to do that
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Re: rear end
The rearend is done it went pretty well, it pays to have someone from a local shop help you if you are really getting in to replacing major parts.
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