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Canada20 · 11-14-2003, 03:25 PM

Hey all. I'm going to switch to a 14 bolt rear on my '69 C20. At the moment it has an HO52 that I believe was rebuilt not that long ago. What would the value of the HO52 be?

Many thanks,

Greg

Class of 69 · 11-15-2003, 11:10 AM

Well, I'll send 'er to the top. I, myself, have never heard of a rear axle referred to as a HO52. Maybe that is why you haven't gotten any responses. Usually a GMcorp., or DANA. Where did you get the HO52 designation?

72MARIO · 11-15-2003, 11:35 AM

it's a HO 52. Thery look like a ford 9". I have one with a Deteroit Locker and the other name for them is a Eaton. Good luck tryng to sell it

da-burb · 11-15-2003, 12:02 PM

I paid $50 for the last one I got. I just needed the center section. I pulled the axles and drums and put them on the shelf for use some other time. Others may pay more. It depends on how badly someone need it.

Canada20 · 11-15-2003, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the replies, folks. For clarity's sake, the reason I called it an HO52 is that particular rearend seems to go by Eaton and Corp and it seems to cause some confusion about what the topic really is. (Incidentally, it's definitely NOT a Dana). I figure that the guys who would be interested in it would know what I was refering to.

I need to find out for sure if it's been rebuilt; these things are bloody expensive to have work done.

Thanks again!

Greg

Class of 69 · 11-15-2003, 08:41 PM

EATON CORP. ....now there's a name I recognize !!

1969 GMC · 11-15-2003, 11:30 PM

there is a lot of confusion about these axles...ho52 for 3/4 tons and ho72 for 1 tons. also known as the eaton rearend. also incorrectly referred to as a "10 bolt" because of the 10 bolts on the diff cover, these are a lot bigger than the normal 10 bolts. i believe Cobalt told me that these axles were made by GM, assembled from parts that came from both Dana and Eaton. i believe that these axles were also used in some other old trucks, namely international 1 ton pickups, but this is just speculation on my part.
if i could find one around here with a detroit, i'd consider swapping it in to my truck. i'd also convert to disc brakes, so no more hunting for the elusive drums.

11-14-2003, 03:25 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Not for sale (yet); HO52. What's the value? Hey all. I'm going to switch to a 14 bolt rear on my '69 C20. At the moment it has an HO52 that I believe was rebuilt not that long ago. What would the value of the HO52 be? Many thanks, Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-15-2003, 11:10 AM	#2
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Well, I'll send 'er to the top. I, myself, have never heard of a rear axle referred to as a HO52. Maybe that is why you haven't gotten any responses. Usually a GMcorp., or DANA. Where did you get the HO52 designation? __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-15-2003, 11:35 AM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	it's a HO 52. Thery look like a ford 9". I have one with a Deteroit Locker and the other name for them is a Eaton. Good luck tryng to sell it __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-15-2003, 12:02 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I paid $50 for the last one I got. I just needed the center section. I pulled the axles and drums and put them on the shelf for use some other time. Others may pay more. It depends on how badly someone need it. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

11-15-2003, 12:14 PM	#5
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Thanks for the replies, folks. For clarity's sake, the reason I called it an HO52 is that particular rearend seems to go by Eaton and Corp and it seems to cause some confusion about what the topic really is. (Incidentally, it's definitely NOT a Dana). I figure that the guys who would be interested in it would know what I was refering to. I need to find out for sure if it's been rebuilt; these things are bloody expensive to have work done. Thanks again! Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-15-2003, 08:41 PM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	EATON CORP. ....now there's a name I recognize !! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-15-2003, 11:30 PM	#7
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	there is a lot of confusion about these axles...ho52 for 3/4 tons and ho72 for 1 tons. also known as the eaton rearend. also incorrectly referred to as a "10 bolt" because of the 10 bolts on the diff cover, these are a lot bigger than the normal 10 bolts. i believe Cobalt told me that these axles were made by GM, assembled from parts that came from both Dana and Eaton. i believe that these axles were also used in some other old trucks, namely international 1 ton pickups, but this is just speculation on my part. if i could find one around here with a detroit, i'd consider swapping it in to my truck. i'd also convert to disc brakes, so no more hunting for the elusive drums. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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