Z28Mayhem

So I have to replace the carrier bearings and the pinion bearing along with new gears because of the insanely load noise coming from the rear end. My question is what all do I need? I know the carrier/pinion bearing comes as a set but will there be anything else I need or should get? Also where is the best place to buy everything?

zachm89

iTrader: (14)

Probably wouldnt hurt to do wheel and axle bearings at the same time. Are you planning to do the rebuild yourself or pay a shop to do it? Most shops will want you to purchase all the parts through them but unfortunately that usually runs alot more expensive. If doing it yourself or having someone you know rebuild it, Ive always had good luck with Rons Machine Service. Not sure if he is a sponsor here so I wont post a link but give him a call, he should have everything you need to rebuild the whole rear end. Or Im sure any of the site sponsors like CRP, MWC and others that specialize in drivetrain and suspension should be able to fix you up with everything.

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

I just rebuilt mine. I bought the Motive Timken kit. Just make sure the pinion seal is the right one. I also bought new axle bearings/seals and new axles. I pressed in the carrier bearing and axle bearings/seals myself. I had someone do the pinion bearing and set it to specs for $150.

Z28Mayhem

Awesome! Thanks for the responses. I will be having a friend of my dads do it. I'll check out the suggestions and see what they have.

blkbird is this what you bought?
https://www.summitracing.com/search?...ord=R7.5GRLMKT

blkbird

iTrader: (28)

Yup. Thats the one.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...k/applications

Z28Mayhem

Is that better then the Motive kit or is it the same just cheaper?

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Ive always had good luck with ratech kits myself

ElEsJuanZ28

this is exactly what i needed to read.. good info

erickk120

Depends weather you have the tools, press/calipers/dial indicator/beam style torque wrench, and something to pull the bearings with. If you want to skip that I guess a dremel with cutting disks can do. Set up bearings for the pinion would be great, and besides that I think patience you will need lots of it.

Z28Mayhem

I won't be doing the job. My dads friend who knows how to do all this stuff and has done it many times before will be doing it. I just needed to know what all parts I would need. I guess a rebuild kit and gears is all I will need.

RikkiTorment

I have used the Ratech kit twice to initially build and then rebuild the rear in my WS6... I went with the full rebuild kit the first time and then when I ripped teeth off of the pinion gear, I went with a partial rebuild kit... I ended up blowing it up again eight days later.

I ended up ordering an S60 just recently and am currently awaiting on its delivery, all things considered, I would not rule out an S60/12-bolt/9" as an insurance marker. Just some food for thought!

Z28Mayhem

Well this car won't be seeing many hard launches. I would love to get rid of the 10 bolt but it's just not in the cards right now. Just need to rebuild it and than I can go from there. I guess just a rebuild kit and new rack and pinion is all I need.

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

'won't be seeing many hard launches',is the car A4 or M6 ?
If it's an M6,one hard launch could break it !

Z28Mayhem

A4 and it's a dd right now but will be a weekend cruiser only very soon.

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

Being an A4,which are very easy on the rears,let us know(pics) what went bad in it.
What year is it ?

Z28Mayhem

It's a 2000 WS6.

FirstYrLS1Z

iTrader: (4)

The reason for my asking what year and in a previous post 'A4 or M6 ?' is you don't have any info created in a 'signature'.
2000 would have a Torsen carrier. 98s' and earlier had Auburn,99s' and later had Torsen.

Z28Mayhem

So I've decided to go with the Motive kit blkbird had suggested and then I think I am going to stick with Motive gears as well. Just going to put the factory 323s back in it. Was wonder if this is the correct set and that the axel numbers are correct.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/m...5323/overview/

Giovanhalen

I bought my Camaro last month with only 60,000 miles on it and the rear is already noisy. I am going to drive it that way and save up for an S60, if it blows before I save the money, I will go into savings. Third car I have had with a 10 bot and all had problems. The 9-bolt that came in third gens never gave me a problem. Would rather get the strong rear and be done with it. GM should have never quit putting 12 bolts in their performance cars.