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Sklptrljay · 04-10-2015, 12:29 AM

I am going to be coming into possession of an Eaton HO -52 rearend soon. I've heard these are very hard to get parts for. Just trying to see if anyone needs this.

*Mods, I hope this is okay to post in this forum as I'm only trying to gauge interest and not selling or trading them at this time.

72K20super · 04-10-2015, 12:44 AM

They are a great rear end that is strong and reliable i have ran one on 40's for 18 years with regular wheeling. Some of the parts can be difficult to find but lots can be crossed over from a 14 bolt with a little work. Lots better ground clearance than a 14 bolt and a great conversation piece since most people do not know about them. Brake parts are worst thing to find and i work at a machine shop and am currently building a adapter to bolt on late model rear disc with parking brake system.

JasonLS1 · 04-10-2015, 12:46 AM

wish you were closer to NM id take it off your hands. My K20 has a HO52, would be good to have a spare.

Sklptrljay · 04-10-2015, 02:24 PM

Ttt

bronze 72 super · 04-10-2015, 02:34 PM

If you guys who like HO 52 need extras I have two you can have for pulling them out of my project trucks. I also have a HO 72 from a 1 ton dully camper you can have, I'm not going to try to sell these if no one wants them, they will end up being scrapped. Let me know if interested. Mike.

fourspeedwagon · 04-10-2015, 06:49 PM

When I found the 4.10 (or 4.11?) center for mine there were people lined up to get the 5.38 center out of it for off road/ four wheeler rigs. The guys with the 47-54 pickups are always trying to get the centers out of the newer ones. Most of those early trucks had 4.56 or 5.13 gears and they just can't keep up on the freeway nowadays. Put a post in the AD section before you scrap a good 4.10 punkin. The old timers will thank you!

Sklptrljay · 04-10-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

When I found the 4.10 (or 4.11?) center for mine there were people lined up to get the 5.38 center out of it for off road/ four wheeler rigs. The guys with the 47-54 pickups are always trying to get the centers out of the newer ones. Most of those early trucks had 4.56 or 5.13 gears and they just can't keep up on the freeway nowadays. Put a post in the AD section before you scrap a good 4.10 punkin. The old timers will thank you!

No, I won't scrap it. I don't think I'll have a use for it, but I know someone will. I know the sick feeling when you talk to someone who tells you they threw away something you've been looking for forever.

Shaky · 04-11-2015, 05:42 AM

When steel scrap prices went through the roof years back, I think a lot of the HO52/72 rears around here went to the smelter. They don't seem to be so prevalent in the Northeast anymore. I'd like to get my paws on another 4.10 since somebody in the past beat on my adjusters a little.

**special-K** · 04-11-2015, 07:10 AM

It's all worth saving. Give this stuff away before scrapping, which is a cardinal sin.

72K20super · 04-11-2015, 01:04 PM

I would be interested in that HO72 out of the 72. I have one in my truck now but the bearings are getting noisy and it is my daily driver I have been looking for one build while I drive the other one. Do you know the ratio of it or the HO52?

57taskforce · 04-11-2015, 01:19 PM

I wish you guys were closer to nm. I want to put one back in my k/20. I havnt looked too much but haven't seen many around here in the searching I have done.

C.20 · 04-11-2015, 02:17 PM

I blew my HO 52 apart and i could not find anything for it so i switch it out for a GM Corporate rear and now i have no problems

bronze 72 super · 04-11-2015, 07:28 PM

Hey. I haven't advertised these for sale yet. Just wondering if there is any interest in these HO rear ends. For every ones information, one HO is in a 3/4 LONGHORN , one is in a 1 TON, LONGHORN rolling frame, one is in a 1 TON DUALLY CHASSIS CAMPER. These will be all none delivery. Way too heavy to ship. You pull cheap price. Reply back in this tread if interested. Mike.

fourspeedwagon · 04-12-2015, 01:56 AM

I would say there is interest ..

Shaky · 04-12-2015, 04:37 AM

Waah. Everything I want is on the other side of the country.

I'll be in Seattle this week. Do you think the airline would let me take one as checked baggage?

bronze 72 super · 04-12-2015, 09:49 AM

Only if you fly over in a CARGO PLANE LOL

fourspeedwagon · 04-12-2015, 12:30 PM

Put on your PinPals shirt and stuff that punkin into a bowling bag- Bob's your Uncle!

I know just what you mean about finding everything across the country. For a while I was ready to move to Florida--

Shaky · 04-12-2015, 02:34 PM

I know a guy who put a muffler in a checked bag, to bring it back to the local parts store and get a new one on warranty.

Somehow I don't think a 40-pound, used-gear-lube-stinkin', pumpkin is gonna make it.

fourspeedwagon · 04-12-2015, 03:41 PM

Pretty sure your right- except that sucker has to weigh at least twice that. They are HEAVY.

04-10-2015, 12:29 AM	#1
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Eaton HO -52 I am going to be coming into possession of an Eaton HO -52 rearend soon. I've heard these are very hard to get parts for. Just trying to see if anyone needs this. *Mods, I hope this is okay to post in this forum as I'm only trying to gauge interest and not selling or trading them at this time. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

04-10-2015, 12:44 AM	#2
72K20super Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 26	Re: Eaton HO -52 They are a great rear end that is strong and reliable i have ran one on 40's for 18 years with regular wheeling. Some of the parts can be difficult to find but lots can be crossed over from a 14 bolt with a little work. Lots better ground clearance than a 14 bolt and a great conversation piece since most people do not know about them. Brake parts are worst thing to find and i work at a machine shop and am currently building a adapter to bolt on late model rear disc with parking brake system.

04-10-2015, 12:46 AM	#3
JasonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Gallup, NM Posts: 102	Re: Eaton HO -52 wish you were closer to NM id take it off your hands. My K20 has a HO52, would be good to have a spare. __________________ 70 Chevelle \| 71 Camaro RS/SS \| 71 K20 \| 98 TransAm \| 10 Ducati 848

04-10-2015, 02:24 PM	#4
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Eaton HO -52 Ttt __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

04-10-2015, 02:34 PM	#5
bronze 72 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rufus Oregon Posts: 1,186	Re: Eaton HO -52 If you guys who like HO 52 need extras I have two you can have for pulling them out of my project trucks. I also have a HO 72 from a 1 ton dully camper you can have, I'm not going to try to sell these if no one wants them, they will end up being scrapped. Let me know if interested. Mike.

04-10-2015, 06:49 PM	#6
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: Eaton HO -52 When I found the 4.10 (or 4.11?) center for mine there were people lined up to get the 5.38 center out of it for off road/ four wheeler rigs. The guys with the 47-54 pickups are always trying to get the centers out of the newer ones. Most of those early trucks had 4.56 or 5.13 gears and they just can't keep up on the freeway nowadays. Put a post in the AD section before you scrap a good 4.10 punkin. The old timers will thank you!

04-11-2015, 05:42 AM	#8
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Eaton HO -52 When steel scrap prices went through the roof years back, I think a lot of the HO52/72 rears around here went to the smelter. They don't seem to be so prevalent in the Northeast anymore. I'd like to get my paws on another 4.10 since somebody in the past beat on my adjusters a little. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-11-2015, 07:10 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Eaton HO -52 It's all worth saving. Give this stuff away before scrapping, which is a cardinal sin. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-11-2015, 01:04 PM	#10
72K20super Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 26	Re: Eaton HO -52 I would be interested in that HO72 out of the 72. I have one in my truck now but the bearings are getting noisy and it is my daily driver I have been looking for one build while I drive the other one. Do you know the ratio of it or the HO52?

04-11-2015, 01:19 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: Eaton HO -52 I wish you guys were closer to nm. I want to put one back in my k/20. I havnt looked too much but haven't seen many around here in the searching I have done. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-11-2015, 02:17 PM	#12
C.20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh North Carolina Posts: 66	Re: Eaton HO -52 I blew my HO 52 apart and i could not find anything for it so i switch it out for a GM Corporate rear and now i have no problems __________________ Smoke Tires Not Drugs

04-11-2015, 07:28 PM	#13
bronze 72 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rufus Oregon Posts: 1,186	Re: Eaton HO -52 Hey. I haven't advertised these for sale yet. Just wondering if there is any interest in these HO rear ends. For every ones information, one HO is in a 3/4 LONGHORN , one is in a 1 TON, LONGHORN rolling frame, one is in a 1 TON DUALLY CHASSIS CAMPER. These will be all none delivery. Way too heavy to ship. You pull cheap price. Reply back in this tread if interested. Mike.

04-12-2015, 01:56 AM	#14
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: Eaton HO -52 I would say there is interest ..

04-12-2015, 04:37 AM	#15
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Eaton HO -52 Waah. Everything I want is on the other side of the country. I'll be in Seattle this week. Do you think the airline would let me take one as checked baggage? __________________ 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

04-12-2015, 09:49 AM	#16
bronze 72 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rufus Oregon Posts: 1,186	Re: Eaton HO -52 Only if you fly over in a CARGO PLANE LOL



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04-12-2015, 12:30 PM	#17
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: Eaton HO -52 Put on your PinPals shirt and stuff that punkin into a bowling bag- Bob's your Uncle! I know just what you mean about finding everything across the country. For a while I was ready to move to Florida--

04-12-2015, 02:34 PM	#18
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Eaton HO -52 I know a guy who put a muffler in a checked bag, to bring it back to the local parts store and get a new one on warranty. Somehow I don't think a 40-pound, used-gear-lube-stinkin', pumpkin is gonna make it. __________________ 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

04-12-2015, 03:41 PM	#19
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: Eaton HO -52 Pretty sure your right- except that sucker has to weigh at least twice that. They are HEAVY.

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