Restoring the rear end to "better than factory"
12-10-2009, 09:14 AM
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Restoring the rear end to "better than factory" Here are my plans for this winter:
New Rotors, Pads, Ebrake Shoes and hardware.
Moser Axles
Auburn Differential
New Set of Stock Gears
TA Cover
Welded Axle Tubes.
What are you guys coating the rear with? I was thinking POR 15 or something brake fluid resistant.
The car might see the track in the future but just for ***** and giggles, only street tires etc.
I think this will keep the car driveable and reliable under all situations
New Rotors, Pads, Ebrake Shoes and hardware.
Moser Axles
Auburn Differential
New Set of Stock Gears
TA Cover
Welded Axle Tubes.
What are you guys coating the rear with? I was thinking POR 15 or something brake fluid resistant.
The car might see the track in the future but just for ***** and giggles, only street tires etc.
I think this will keep the car driveable and reliable under all situations
12-10-2009, 11:08 AM
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I would go Eaton over the Auburn if I had the extra cash. Eaton is rebuildable and Auburn is not, also plan on a rebuild kit for that rearend too. Other than that you are good.
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12-10-2009, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for the input! Also will be purchasing GM wheel bearings and seals, as I have heard leaking issues with new manufacturers
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12-10-2009, 08:50 PM
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Go with Timken bearings, those are top of the line axle bearings. A good differential to go with is to purchase a True-Trac helical based differential instead of a clutch based model.
If you have some money, you could always buy a bolt-in rear end, but that is only a suggestion.
If you have some money, you could always buy a bolt-in rear end, but that is only a suggestion.
12-11-2009, 02:53 PM
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I have an eaton if you are interested it stood up to my full weight car on street tires cutting mid 1.8 60 fts with almost 500 to the wheels. PM me if interested.
12-11-2009, 03:38 PM
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I will be interested after xmas. Getting my ducks in a row before I dive headfirst into this project. Plus the 79 t/a is occupying the shop at the moment, scattered to hell.
12-12-2009, 02:37 PM
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What he is saying is the axles tubes flex from the housing under load, distorting the careful measurements inside the housing. The axles tubes are only like pressed into the center chunk. Lots of guys weld them up, and some put braces that extend out to help stablize their movement under loads.
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What is it that makes the @#$% bearings go out in a 10-bolt? More specifically the pinion bearing(s)? 
12-21-2009, 04:59 AM
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The ring and pinion diameter in these rears is so small in diameter, than a decent launch can strip all the teeth of the gears. I saw it happen at our local track with a new set of Richmond gears. I have seen people put a lot of money into these 10 bolts only to have them still break. Bob
