07-07-2012, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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Rear end slop
Maybe I just used bad search terms but I couldn't find good info on how much slack should be in my 12 bolt 4.10 rearend. When we reinstalled my axles after the brake upgrade I was messing around and the yoke will spin I would guess ~3/4" before the wheels actually engage. What type of tolerances are normal here, and is there other problem areas if tho is out of tolerance besides a rebuild/resetting of gear lash?
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07-07-2012, 06:59 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear end slop
I have not actually measured the rotation as you did but it seems to be close to normal when you consider that the spider gears , axles, and ring/pinion gears are part of the looseness. If no one comes up with more information I will get a measurement like yours off of a 12 bolt.
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07-07-2012, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear end slop
That is pretty close,the spider gears have a lot of slop in them!If it has a posi,whole different story,lol!
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07-08-2012, 01:26 AM | #5 |
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Re: Rear end slop
More than likely the spiders are excessively worn. You can purchase a spider gear kit to replace them which should tighten things up assuming ring and pinion are in good shape.
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07-08-2012, 06:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: Rear end slop
GM factory service manual has all specs and tolerances for ythe rears listed
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