Need to rebuild Rear end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

b4mytime · 04-29-2010, 01:36 PM

Can anyone point me in the direction of a rebuild kit for a 1967 C20 suburban?

Burb · 04-29-2010, 06:29 PM

What do you have ... a Eaton, a Dana ??? And what is the bolt count?

oldblue1968chevy · 04-29-2010, 08:28 PM

rebuild kit as in what? diff. brakes suspension what lol

vectorit · 04-29-2010, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the board fellow Suburban owner!

If you are not sure about the question above, as in what type of axle you have which is important.

Is the differential cover round? if it is, it's an "Eaton" style axle.
If the differential cover is other than round, it will be a "Dana" brand most likely.

Eaton's are difficult to get some important parts for, especially if you want to do a complete overhaul. Gear set choices are slim, and some bearings are tough to locate. Plus, add to that a lot of axle shops won't want to work on an Eaton. Personally, if a shop poo poo's an Eaton then they are not all that any ways. So it's just a sign to you to move on to the next shop.

Dana's are very common, and getting parts/gears is pretty easy to accomplish. Enough said on that.

Both axles are tough units none the less.

Burb · 05-04-2010, 03:44 PM

The Eaton only came out with 2 or 3 three gear selections right

4.10 4.56 ... ?

oldblue1968chevy · 05-04-2010, 09:54 PM

sounds right..

b4mytime · 05-05-2010, 11:20 AM

I havent looked yet. Its is said to be a factory Posi rear end. I will look to see if its an Eaton or a Dana ASAP.

b4mytime · 05-05-2010, 12:00 PM

I am fairly sure its one of the bearings at it doesnt sound like the normal rear end growl.

Burb · 05-05-2010, 12:06 PM

quick check ... glance under the truck and look @ the cover ... if it is perferctly round ... you have an Eaton.

04-29-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
b4mytime Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madison WI Posts: 10	Need to rebuild Rear end Can anyone point me in the direction of a rebuild kit for a 1967 C20 suburban?

04-29-2010, 06:29 PM	#2
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end What do you have ... a Eaton, a Dana ??? And what is the bolt count? __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

04-29-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end rebuild kit as in what? diff. brakes suspension what lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-29-2010, 08:46 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end Welcome to the board fellow Suburban owner! If you are not sure about the question above, as in what type of axle you have which is important. Is the differential cover round? if it is, it's an "Eaton" style axle. If the differential cover is other than round, it will be a "Dana" brand most likely. Eaton's are difficult to get some important parts for, especially if you want to do a complete overhaul. Gear set choices are slim, and some bearings are tough to locate. Plus, add to that a lot of axle shops won't want to work on an Eaton. Personally, if a shop poo poo's an Eaton then they are not all that any ways. So it's just a sign to you to move on to the next shop. Dana's are very common, and getting parts/gears is pretty easy to accomplish. Enough said on that. Both axles are tough units none the less. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

05-04-2010, 03:44 PM	#5
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end The Eaton only came out with 2 or 3 three gear selections right 4.10 4.56 ... ? __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

05-04-2010, 09:54 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end sounds right.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-05-2010, 11:20 AM	#7
b4mytime Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madison WI Posts: 10	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end I havent looked yet. Its is said to be a factory Posi rear end. I will look to see if its an Eaton or a Dana ASAP.

05-05-2010, 12:00 PM	#8
b4mytime Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madison WI Posts: 10	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end I am fairly sure its one of the bearings at it doesnt sound like the normal rear end growl.

05-05-2010, 12:06 PM	#9
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: Need to rebuild Rear end quick check ... glance under the truck and look @ the cover ... if it is perferctly round ... you have an Eaton. Attached Images __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be



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