Spartan Locker in 65 12 bolt Issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mtnxtreme · 12-07-2022, 09:26 PM

Bought a Spartan Locker for my 65, after I install the side couplers where the thrust washers were , the axles and c clips,the center pin does not fit between the axles. Spartan is telling me the 65 had an early narrow carrier and I cant use the locker but have to buy a whole new wide style carrier with limited slip, I'm pissed, $350 down the drain, has anyone ever heard of this and maybe know some option's, I really don't want to put my spiders back in.

mtnxtreme · 12-08-2022, 06:08 PM

No one ? I'm at a loss. Trying to get thru to Spartan ? Randys is a battle. I hate to have to do a new carrier and have to reset the clearances etc.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-09-2022, 12:15 AM

I still have an open diff in mine, so I'm no help here.

I don't know if it would be detrimental to the integrity of the axle shafts, but could you shave down the ends a little until the pin fits through again?

mtnxtreme · 12-09-2022, 08:35 PM

You would have to take so much off the clips wouldn’t hold
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mtnxtreme · 12-09-2022, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I still have an open diff in mine, so I'm no help here.

I don't know if it would be detrimental to the integrity of the axle shafts, but could you shave down the ends a little until the pin fits through again?

You would have to remove so much from the axles the C clips couldn't hold. I was thinking maybe c clip eliminators, but I think they are expensive and need machine work.

12-07-2022, 09:26 PM	#1
mtnxtreme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Kingston, New York Posts: 28	Spartan Locker in 65 12 bolt Issue Bought a Spartan Locker for my 65, after I install the side couplers where the thrust washers were , the axles and c clips,the center pin does not fit between the axles. Spartan is telling me the 65 had an early narrow carrier and I cant use the locker but have to buy a whole new wide style carrier with limited slip, I'm pissed, $350 down the drain, has anyone ever heard of this and maybe know some option's, I really don't want to put my spiders back in.

12-08-2022, 06:08 PM	#2
mtnxtreme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Kingston, New York Posts: 28	Re: Spartan Locker in 65 12 bolt Issue No one ? I'm at a loss. Trying to get thru to Spartan ? Randys is a battle. I hate to have to do a new carrier and have to reset the clearances etc.

12-09-2022, 12:15 AM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: Spartan Locker in 65 12 bolt Issue I still have an open diff in mine, so I'm no help here. I don't know if it would be detrimental to the integrity of the axle shafts, but could you shave down the ends a little until the pin fits through again? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-09-2022, 08:35 PM	#4
mtnxtreme Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Kingston, New York Posts: 28	Re: Spartan Locker in 65 12 bolt Issue You would have to take so much off the clips wouldn’t hold Posted via Mobile Device



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