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rauto13 · 05-09-2007, 10:52 PM

Just bought a 69 short wide and it has this rear axle. I have no idea what it is. It is a six lug rear axle. Anyone know what this rear axle is?

Thanks for the help.

1969k10stepside · 05-09-2007, 10:56 PM

Eaton....I think thats it..Maybe,I don't know the Eaton axles that good

eedgell · 05-09-2007, 11:35 PM

Eaton

1970bowtie · 05-09-2007, 11:44 PM

you know how much we all like pics, how about some of the entire truck

Troy-Built · 05-10-2007, 12:44 AM

I quess there is a first time for everything but I have never seen a six lug Eaton. All of them I have seen were 8 lug and had bolt in axles at the outside hub. Get a picture of the front of the housing. Also the track bar shouldn't look like that.

RicksTrucks · 05-10-2007, 01:09 AM

There should be numbers to the right of the pumpkin that would help

Blazer1970 · 05-10-2007, 06:37 AM

It could be an older corporate axle. Similar in design to the HO52/HO72 but used in half ton applications. I believe they called it an HO33.

jkeady · 05-10-2007, 06:54 AM

I think Blazer1970 is right. I hate passing on second hand info, but have been told that a semi-float 6-lug with small tubes is the HO33 that was used in half-tons.

rauto13 · 05-10-2007, 09:45 AM

pics of front of axle and one of the truck as found and purchased. I have a long way to go.

I am not seeing any numbers to the right of the carrier, should these be on the right axle tube?

Again thanks for the help.

**LockDoc** · 05-10-2007, 10:23 AM

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The code is stamped on the passenger side tube of the rear end housing. The first picture shows the area of the housing where the code is stamped and the second picture is of the code number itself. When You have the code just use the first two or three letters ('67-'69 have two letters & '70-'72 have three) and look it up here in the axle codes section.

http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm

It doesn't tell you who made it though.

The letters TDE on this one tells me it is a 307:1 - 1/2 ton assembly

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 05-10-2007, 10:32 AM

never seen that in a 67-72 1/2 ton.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 05-10-2007, 10:57 AM

Ive never seen one like that in a 67-72 either. But my 1955 1/2 ton truck had one like that. So it must be a older axle like Blazer1970 said.

rauto13 · 05-10-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The code is stamped on the passenger side tube of the rear end housing.

The mount for the panhard bar is right where your photo shows where the code is located. I looked again and do not see a code stamped in this area.

I am at a loss here....

rauto13 · 05-10-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

never seen that in a 67-72 1/2 ton.

story of my life, I am thinking of changing my nick to "I ain't seen nothing like that before"

Thanks again.

rauto13 · 05-10-2007, 10:06 PM

anyone else have an idea what this rear axle is?

Aarons72s · 05-11-2007, 10:21 AM

Id say it is what evryone says, the ho33. But I bet it came out of a 60-62? 1/2 ton. They had the same suspension as ours so it is possible to use the axle out of one. I believe 62 was the last year, please correct me if I am wrong. I think also a 67-72 with a ho52 that has coils might be able to supply you with a new panhard bar since yours is messed up. Hope this helps.

O'l Buck · 05-11-2007, 10:33 AM

it strongly resembles the axle that was under a 61 1/2 ton apache short step I used to have.

05-09-2007, 10:52 PM	#1
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	please id this rear axle Just bought a 69 short wide and it has this rear axle. I have no idea what it is. It is a six lug rear axle. Anyone know what this rear axle is? Thanks for the help. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-09-2007, 10:56 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: please id this rear axle Eaton....I think thats it..Maybe,I don't know the Eaton axles that good Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-09-2007 at 11:00 PM.

05-09-2007, 11:35 PM	#3
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: please id this rear axle Eaton __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

05-09-2007, 11:44 PM	#4
1970bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 549	Re: please id this rear axle you know how much we all like pics, how about some of the entire truck __________________ Justin 1970 c/10 short wide bed My build thread WTT 1970 chevy front end for 67/68 chevy front end WTT 2 15x10 american racing outlaw 2 wheels for 2 of the same in a 15x7 or 15x8

05-10-2007, 12:44 AM	#5
Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: please id this rear axle I quess there is a first time for everything but I have never seen a six lug Eaton. All of them I have seen were 8 lug and had bolt in axles at the outside hub. Get a picture of the front of the housing. Also the track bar shouldn't look like that. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 Suburban 3/4 4x4 402 5-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 327 5-speed (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

05-10-2007, 01:09 AM	#6
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,639	Re: please id this rear axle There should be numbers to the right of the pumpkin that would help __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

05-10-2007, 06:37 AM	#7
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: please id this rear axle It could be an older corporate axle. Similar in design to the HO52/HO72 but used in half ton applications. I believe they called it an HO33. __________________ Tim

05-10-2007, 06:54 AM	#8
jkeady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 127	Re: please id this rear axle I think Blazer1970 is right. I hate passing on second hand info, but have been told that a semi-float 6-lug with small tubes is the HO33 that was used in half-tons. __________________ Josh '70 Custom Camper / 20

05-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#9
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: please id this rear axle pics of front of axle and one of the truck as found and purchased. I have a long way to go. I am not seeing any numbers to the right of the carrier, should these be on the right axle tube? Again thanks for the help. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-10-2007, 10:23 AM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,803	Re: please id this rear axle - The code is stamped on the passenger side tube of the rear end housing. The first picture shows the area of the housing where the code is stamped and the second picture is of the code number itself. When You have the code just use the first two or three letters ('67-'69 have two letters & '70-'72 have three) and look it up here in the axle codes section. http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm It doesn't tell you who made it though. The letters TDE on this one tells me it is a 307:1 - 1/2 ton assembly LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-10-2007, 10:32 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: please id this rear axle never seen that in a 67-72 1/2 ton.

05-10-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: please id this rear axle Ive never seen one like that in a 67-72 either. But my 1955 1/2 ton truck had one like that. So it must be a older axle like Blazer1970 said. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

05-10-2007, 10:06 PM	#15
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: please id this rear axle anyone else have an idea what this rear axle is? __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

05-11-2007, 10:21 AM	#16
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: please id this rear axle Id say it is what evryone says, the ho33. But I bet it came out of a 60-62? 1/2 ton. They had the same suspension as ours so it is possible to use the axle out of one. I believe 62 was the last year, please correct me if I am wrong. I think also a 67-72 with a ho52 that has coils might be able to supply you with a new panhard bar since yours is messed up. Hope this helps.

05-11-2007, 10:33 AM	#17
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Re: please id this rear axle it strongly resembles the axle that was under a 61 1/2 ton apache short step I used to have. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska



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