Eaton HO52 rear end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

duckdude · 06-27-2011, 10:28 PM

i am having a heck of a time finding consistent info on these.different info all over the net. some say you can still get 4:11 ring and pinion and some say no. same with brake kits. can anyone direct me to a place where i can find these parts.

**leddzepp** · 06-27-2011, 10:35 PM

All I know is, it is VERY difficult to get parts for these rear ends. In the past I have seen folks post up that the only way they found parts were from junkyards or donor vehicles. Good luck, hopefully someone will have a better answer for you.

duckdude · 06-27-2011, 10:38 PM

you have a suggestion for a swap? im new to all this so ill take any help i can get.

**leddzepp** · 06-27-2011, 10:54 PM

The 3/4 ton trucks came with either the Eaton rear or a Dana 60 rear. The Eaton is a beefier unit, but it is a lot easier to find parts for a Dana 60. You could swap a Dana 60 in place of the Eaton. That is the only suggestion I can come up with. I am sure someone else will chime in with suggestions and info.

duckdude · 06-27-2011, 10:57 PM

is there a thread or article anywhere giving the directions on how to make the swap?

**leddzepp** · 06-27-2011, 11:28 PM

I have not seen a thread, but I think it would be pretty simple and straightforward. Just make sure the donor rear end came from the same suspension setup that your truck has (coil spring vs. leaf spring) and it should just bolt right in.

Shaky · 06-28-2011, 06:03 AM

Like the man above said, a Dana 60 from the same type rear suspension will bolt in.

I'm not aware of anywhere that you can get new gears for an Eaton. Bearings are still available from Napa and elsewhere. The carrier bearings are expensive.

duckdude · 06-28-2011, 06:41 AM

Thanks for rhe help guys. Looks like im shipping for a dana 60 now.
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eagleuh1 · 06-28-2011, 07:44 AM

Did they put Dana 60's in coil spring trucks? I've never seen one.

Shaky · 06-28-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Did they put Dana 60's in coil spring trucks? I've never seen one.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1122750330

eagleuh1 · 06-28-2011, 01:18 PM

Yep, that sure looks like one. Thanks. Now I can die peacefully. LOL. Wish I had that case, mine has a bad axle tube, but its for leaf truck.

duckdude · 06-28-2011, 01:23 PM

I need one for leaf if anyone has one for sale
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Shaky · 06-28-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Yep, that sure looks like one. Thanks. Now I can die peacefully. LOL. Wish I had that case, mine has a bad axle tube, but its for leaf truck.

I passed up a free one years ago because I was in a hurry. Doh!!!!!!!

duckdude · 06-28-2011, 04:00 PM

think i found some gears for my eaton out of a 1ton will these fit my 3/4ton

Shaky · 06-28-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by duckdude

think i found some gears for my eaton out of a 1ton will these fit my 3/4ton

1-ton Eaton and 3/4-ton Eaton gears will interchange.

duckdude · 06-28-2011, 06:12 PM

thanks guys you been a huge help

DINS 1 · 06-28-2011, 06:16 PM

check yukon gear .com i think they have gears and rebuild parts for the HO 52\72

06-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#1
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Eaton HO52 rear end i am having a heck of a time finding consistent info on these.different info all over the net. some say you can still get 4:11 ring and pinion and some say no. same with brake kits. can anyone direct me to a place where i can find these parts.

06-27-2011, 10:35 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end All I know is, it is VERY difficult to get parts for these rear ends. In the past I have seen folks post up that the only way they found parts were from junkyards or donor vehicles. Good luck, hopefully someone will have a better answer for you. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-27-2011, 10:38 PM	#3
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end you have a suggestion for a swap? im new to all this so ill take any help i can get.

06-27-2011, 10:54 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end The 3/4 ton trucks came with either the Eaton rear or a Dana 60 rear. The Eaton is a beefier unit, but it is a lot easier to find parts for a Dana 60. You could swap a Dana 60 in place of the Eaton. That is the only suggestion I can come up with. I am sure someone else will chime in with suggestions and info. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-27-2011, 10:57 PM	#5
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end is there a thread or article anywhere giving the directions on how to make the swap?

06-27-2011, 11:28 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end I have not seen a thread, but I think it would be pretty simple and straightforward. Just make sure the donor rear end came from the same suspension setup that your truck has (coil spring vs. leaf spring) and it should just bolt right in. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-28-2011, 06:03 AM	#7
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end Like the man above said, a Dana 60 from the same type rear suspension will bolt in. I'm not aware of anywhere that you can get new gears for an Eaton. Bearings are still available from Napa and elsewhere. The carrier bearings are expensive. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

06-28-2011, 06:41 AM	#8
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end Thanks for rhe help guys. Looks like im shipping for a dana 60 now. Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 07:44 AM	#9
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end Did they put Dana 60's in coil spring trucks? I've never seen one.

06-28-2011, 01:18 PM	#11
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end Yep, that sure looks like one. Thanks. Now I can die peacefully. LOL. Wish I had that case, mine has a bad axle tube, but its for leaf truck.

06-28-2011, 01:23 PM	#12
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end I need one for leaf if anyone has one for sale Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 04:00 PM	#14
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end think i found some gears for my eaton out of a 1ton will these fit my 3/4ton

06-28-2011, 06:12 PM	#16
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end thanks guys you been a huge help

06-28-2011, 06:16 PM	#17
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Eaton HO52 rear end check yukon gear .com i think they have gears and rebuild parts for the HO 52\72 __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro



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