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($0.00), Dana Spicer 5-760X Front Axle Universal Joint fits 1978 to 1991 CHEVY K5 Blazer, K10, K20, GMC Jimmy, K15, K25 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt Front, Dana Spicer 5-760XC Performance U-Joint BLUE Coated NON Greaseable fits Dana 30, 44, 44IFS, GM 8.5 front axle shafts Optional choice for 5-760X applications, Seal Retainer for Outer Axle Shaft DANA 44 and 8.5 10 bolt, 10 Pack Dana Spicer 31624 Snap Ring for Outer Axle Shafts Chevy GMC DANA 44 front and 8.5 inch 10 bolt front, Snap Ring for Outer Axle Shafts GM 8.5 inch 10 bolt front, Dana Spicer 10007802 CHROMOLY OUTER Axle Shaft fits 1978 to 1991 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle, Dana Spicer 41677 OUTER Axle Shaft fits 1978 to 1991 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle, Dana Spicer 36352 Tube Seal 2.285 OD for GM 8.5 inch 10 bolt 1977 to 1991 Chevy GMC K5, K10, K15, K20, K25, Dana Spicer 660276-1 LEFT INNER Axle Shaft OEM Replacement fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 28 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 10007809 CHROMOLY LEFT INNER Axle Shaft fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 28 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 29903-1X RIGHT INNER Axle Shaft OEM Replacement fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 28 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 10007808 CHROMOLY RIGHT INNER Axle Shaft fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC Jimmy, K5 Blazer, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 28 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 10008246 CHROMOLY LEFT INNER Axle Shaft fits 1988 to 1991 Chevy GMC K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 30 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 10007823 RIGHT INNER Axle Shaft fits 1988 to 1991 Chevy K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front axle 30 SPLINES, Dana Spicer 35417 Adjusting sleeve for Chevy GMC upper ball joint, Dana Spicer 706116X BALL JOINT SET for 1978 to 1987 CHEVY GMC Jimmy, Blazer K5, K10, K20, K25, K30, K35 with GM 8.5 inch 10 Bolt Front Axle, Dana Spicer 10019412 DIFF Carrier EMPTY Case fits with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT differential 1978 to 1991 Chevy GMC Jimmy Blazer K5, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 fits 2.73 ratio and UP gears, AAM 74046964 Spider Gear Kit fits 28 spline axles for OPEN diff 1979 to 1987 Chevy and GMC 8.5 inch 10 bolt FRONT, Dana SVL 10020478 INNER GEAR KIT SPIDER GEARS fits 1988 to 1991 Chevy GMC Jimmy Blazer K5, K10, K15, K20, K25, K30, K35 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT differential with 30 spline axles, Dana Spicer 34279 Diff Cover BOLT 5/16-18 hex head fits GM 8.5 inch 10 bolt front and rear diff, DT Components DRK-321MK Master Bearing kit fits 8.5 inch 10 bolt 4x4 FRONT 1977 to 1987 Chevy and GMC K5, K10, K20, Dana Spicer 706016X BEARING KIT includes (2) LM501349 and (2) LM501314, TIMKEN LM501349 Tapered Roller Bearing CONE - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Denny's Driveshafts, TIMKEN LM501314 Tapered Roller Bearing Cup, Timken M802011 Tapered Roller Bearing Cup, Timken M802048 Tapered Roller Bearing Cone, Timken M88010 Tapered Roller Bearing Cup Outer, Timken M88048 Tapered Roller Bearing Cone Outer, Timken 8622 Pinion Seal Chevy and GMC 8.5 Inch 10 Bolt 4x4 TRUCK FRONT, 8510 PINION NUT and WASHER Set fits GM 8.5 inch and 8.6 inch 10 BOLT, Neapco N2-4-GM03X PINION YOKE 30 spline 1310 Series fits 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT 1978 and newer Chevy, GMC K5, K10, K15, K20, Dana Spicer 3-4-8681-1 Pinion Yoke 1350 Series Chevy and GM fits 8.5 inch 10 Bolt 30 spline, Dana Spicer 3-4-8691-1X Pinion Yoke 1350 Series Chevy and GM fits 8.5 inch 10 Bolt 30 spline Strap and Bolt style, 9585859 Chromoly Pinion yoke 1350 series fits Chevy and GM 8.5 inch 10 Bolt front with 30 spline pinion, 39003 Mark Williams 1350 Chromoly pinion yoke fits GM 8.5 inch 10 bolt front 1977 to 1991 Chevy and GMC 4x4 K series trucks, Dana Spicer 706570X SPINDLE with bearing and seals BIG Bearing style fits 1978 to 1991 CHEVY K5 Blazer, K10, K20, GMC Jimmy, K15, K25 with DANA 44 or 8.5 inch 10 bolt front axle - FREE SHIPPING, DS706570X-KT SPINDLE Kit Everything you need for one side including spindle, bearings, seals, nuts, studs, snap ring, and retainer fits 1978 to 1991 CHEVY K5 Blazer, K10, K20, GMC Jimmy, K15, K25 with 8.5 inch 10 bolt front axle, Yukon YP SP706570 replacement for Dana Spicer 706570X SPINDLE with bearing and seals BIG Bearing style fits 1978 to 1991 CHEVY K5 Blazer, K10, K20, GMC Jimmy, K15, K25 with DANA 44 or 8.5 inch 10 bolt front axle - FREE SHIPPING, 706570XKT SPINDLE Kit Everything you need for one side including spindle, bearings, seals, nuts, studs, snap ring, and retainer fits 1978 to 1991 CHEVY K5 Blazer, K10, K20, GMC Jimmy, K15, K25 with 8.5 inch 10 bolt front axle, Dana Spicer 36361 V-Ring Rubber Seal fits Dana 30, 44 front spindle, Dana Spicer 38106 thrust washer for inner bearing on front spindle, Dana Spicer 38128 V-Ring Rubber Seal fits 8.5 inch 10 bolt front spindle, DANA SPICER 550759 Needle Bearing fits front spindle 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC K5, K10, K20 with 8.5 inch 10 bolt front, Spindle Bearing and Seal Set fits DANA 44 and 8.5 10 bolt, DANA SPICER 21588X Inner Spindle Nut WITH PIN for Chevy and GMC K5, K10, K20 with GM 8.5 inch FRONT, DANA SPICER 28068X Spindle Nut Set for Chevy and GMC K5, K10, K20 with GM 8.5 inch FRONT 1.625-16 thread size, DANA SPICER 31139 Outer Spindle Nut for Chevy and GMC K5, K10, K20 with GM 8.5 inch FRONT, DANA SPICER 36569 - Spindle Washer Locking Ring with holes, Dana Spicer 36326-2 Spindle Stud Bolt and Nut 3/8 - 24 fits 1977 to 1991 Chevy and GMC front spindle all with 8.5 inch 10 BOLT front axle, Timken 471271 Front Wheel Seal 3.258 OD 2.5 ID .375 width fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC K5, K10, K15 4X4 1/2 Ton with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt Front Axle, Timken 471271 Front Wheel Seal 3.258 OD 2.5 ID .375 width fits 1978 to 1987 Chevy GMC K20, K25 4X4 3/4 Ton with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt Front axle, TIMKEN Bearings JLM104910 Front INNER WHEEL BEARING CUP Fits 1977 TO 1987 1/2 TON K5, K-10, K-15 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, TIMKEN LM104949 Front INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE Fits 1977 TO 1987 1/2 TON K5, K-10, K-15 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, TIMKEN Bearings SET 45 - Front OUTER WHEEL BEARING Fits 1977 TO 1987 1/2 TON K5, K-10, K-15 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, TIMKEN Bearings JLM104910 Front INNER WHEEL BEARING CUP Fits 1977 TO 1987 3/4 TON K-20, K-25 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, TIMKEN LM104949 Front INNER WHEEL BEARING CONE Fits 1977 TO 1987 3/4 TON K-20, K-25 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, TIMKEN Bearings SET 45 - Front OUTER WHEEL BEARING Fits 1977 TO 1987 3/4 TON K-20, K-25 with 8.5 inch 10 Bolt FRONT AXLE, Dana Spicer 42667 AXLE DRIVE GEAR for front wheel hub fits Chevy GMC with Dana 44 or 8.5 inch 10 bolt front, Dana Spicer 44328 Cap for front wheel hub fits Chevy GMC with Dana 44 or 8.5 inch 10 bolt front, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. Switching to the massive 35-spline carrier means upgrading to a Detroit Locker. Most commonly found in front-wheel vehicles where engine power is dispersed at the front tires, CV axles make driving possible. For custom-built rears, you have your choice, but how do you choose the appropriate spline count for your application? The 8.5-inch 10-bolt is capable of handling large amounts of torque. Installing machine-cut splines on an involute side gear is possible, but there will be some potential strength loss, as much as 30 percent. Anytime you increase the spline count, the differential carrier must be upgraded to match the axle diameter of the particular shafts. The 33-spline option requires an Eaton Truetrac gear-driven LSD. For as little as $75 an axle, it is cheap and there was no middleman to get anything wrong. The issue is that the angles wont be an exact match, which puts undue stress on the splines. If the axles break, the car loses its drive, and it might not even roll. Uses 28 or 30 spline c-clip axles. The final spline looks similar to rolled splines and is as strong. 1984 GMC K15 Pickup On a single page you may see several cam specs given, and many [Click here to read more], Cylinder Numbers andFiring Order The difference is nearly 1/4-inch diameter, which is an increase of approximately 33 percent. There is an anomaly to the corporate 8.5-inch axle assembly that was used in some 1971 and 1972 Buick, Oldsmobile, a few 1969 through 1972 Pontiac vehicles, as well as the 1970 through 1972 Monte Carlo. Instead of replacing it, rebuild it! Chevy Muscle Car Tech Tips, Guides, Articles & How-To. A metal lathe with a special spline tool is used to cut splines. One other option for all three differentials is available: a spool. Good luck finding one of these, however, as they are very popular among performance enthusiasts. 1982 Chevy K20 Pickup AAM 725 Series Here are a few ways to get that custom engine bay. Not all Buick and Pontiac A-Bodies used the non-C-clip rear; finding one is really just a big crapshoot. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Let us know what you need. If the tires spin from heavy acceleration, this number decreases. Regardless of how fine the cut is, it still rips the material apart. Our Kits also include: Pinion seal, Pinion Shims, Carrier Shims, Pinion Nut, Gasket or Sealant, Preload Shims or Crush Sleeve, Ring Gear Bolts, Gear Marking Compound and Loctite. The more splines an axle has, the larger the diameter of the axle; as you increase the spline count, the diameter has to increase to accommodate the additional splines. 1986 GMC K25 Pickup 1977 GMC K15 Pickup The most typical breakdowns of the rear end is the wheel bearings. Again, this would be okay in a daily driver or cruiser application, but if installed behind an engine with horsepower numbers climbing into the 400 range, you can plan on an eventual failure. Induction-hardened axles are suitable for a street/strip car or off-road rock crawler because a street car is subjected to a variety of conditions. GM 9.5" REAR AXLE / SALISBURY / 12 BOLT, AAM 976Series Two kits required per axle. The distance between the bottom center bolt in the cover and its adjacent bolts is 3 1/4 inches. 1979 Chevy K20 Pickup Since it was so widely used, there is a better possibility of finding one of them at a salvage yard thanlocating a 12-bolt. These axles are hard to find, and they can only be distinguished by taking them apart. The oval-shaped cover measures 8 5/16 inches by 10 9/16 inches. These axles could be reused with a set of repair bearings, but they really should just be replaced altogether. When looking at the housing from the rear, an 8.5 will have two squared off chunks of casting hanging on each side near the bottom of the differential. Axles are the hardest-working component inside the housing, translating thousands of pounds of torque into forward motion and supporting the weight of the vehicle through rough street conditions. Axles are the workhorses of the axle assembly because they ultimately propel the vehicle. 1986 GMC K15 Pickup DIFF BEARING AND SEAL REBUILD KIT. Take Zach R. for instance. Aftermarket axles provide some upgrade potential, but size is not one of them. All rights reserved. Drivetrain. Now that we know our pinion depth shim is correct we can do the final assembly. 1982 GMC K25 Pickup Their tech department will gladly answer any questions you have to ensure you get the right axles for your application. But you must not compromise the structural integrity of the axle assembly. Like all Chevy 10-bolts, the axles are retained by C-clips on the inner end of the axle shaft inside the carrier. Certain GM axle assemblies use this design as well, specifically the Buick, Oldsmobile, and the occasional Pontiac 8.5-inch 10-bolt in A-Body cars. Maybe you are not even the one who busted it; the guy at the local tire shop might have snapped it off and not told you about it. The entire process typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. There is a difference, but you cant see it unless you set both units on their side, and then measure the distance from that surface to the face where the ring gear attaches. An airplanes fuselage can flex ever so slightly and not fracture, and you want some of the same characteristics for a street axle. The axles see the most brutal application of torque for the entire vehicle. One Upper and One Lower, Two Kits Required Per Truck $115.00 Add to Cart Ultimate GM 8.5 CV Axle Set for GM K10 & K20 ('77-'87) $1,599.95 Add to Cart Warn Premium Hubs $295.00. Axles are available in different sizes and spline counts. $2.17. 1983 GMC K15 Pickup For example, a Buick Grand National 3.8 turbo has the reputation for hanging the front wheels well past the 60-foot mark on the dragstrip with the stock 8.5 10-bolt axle assembly. Most OEM axles are made from either 1039 steel (for flange-mount bearings) or 1050 steel (for C-clips). Therefore, most custom axles are made with a different manufacturing method. However, you need to install a larger aftermarket housing or center section to accommodate those larger-diameter axle shafts. Rolling the splines into the axles does several things. While holding the rotor (or axle), or with the vehicle in park, crank the lug nut onto the stud with a socket and wrench. Like many, we found ourselves with a rusty C10 project. Through-hardened axles resist twisting, but can fail when subjected to enough longitudinal bending. Its something you would expect from a performance part, rather than a mass-produced factory piece. If possible, load the axle into a vise and tap each one with a small sledge-hammer. Chevy Hardcore NEWSLETTER - SIGN UP FREE! Our Mopar flexplate buyers guide will help. A Series 2 carrierwill work with 2.56 and higher gears (numerically lower) such as 2.41. Well help you determine the correct flexplate for your Chevy engine in this buyers guide. 4.79 out of . Axles are simple components that have a long shaft with splines on one end and a flange on the other, which is drilled for the wheels. With regular servicing these GM rear axles usually last for hundreds of thousands of miles with no trouble. The depth of the heat treat varies depending on the diameter of the shaft and the spline count. As a result, I do not recommend gun-drilled axles for a car that sees regular street use because one significant impact, such as hitting a bad spot in the pavement or pothole, increases the possibility of breakage. Dont worry; there is an easy fix. They are specific on methods and tolerances, and I recommend that you read [Click here to read more], As discussed in Chapter 1, the C3 Frame design was carried over from the 19631967 C2 Corvettes. GM Corporate 8.5 inch 10 bolt front axle and differential parts including universal joints, axle shafts, wheel bearings, ball joints, spindles, gears, diff carrier, spider gears, bearing kits, shims, crush collar, seals, spindle nuts, pinion yokes and more at Denny's Driveshafts . Lightweight cars, such as street rods and fiberglass-bodied dragsters, dont put as much stress on the axles as a full-size 1970 Buick GS, which tips the scales at 4,000 pounds. Talk to the experts. Fortunately, there is an easy way to fix a busted wheel stud without taking half of your vehicles suspension apart. Each spline is the same size whether the axle has 28 or 35 splines. It is a key indication for determining how the splines were created. Most 8.5-inch 10-bolts installed in trucks received 30-spline axles. 1978 GMC K15 Pickup One is the small, 7.5-inch, another is the 8.2-inch, and yettwo more are the 8.5 and 8.6-inch. For long axles, special openend lug nuts such as this are required. Over several generations of small block Chevy (and big block Chevy) engines there have been several changes that dictate what flexplate works with them. 1978 GMC K25 Pickup Each lug nut comes off, the new tire goes on, and then you start cranking down on the lugs, making sure that they are tight; after all, the only thing worse than a blow out is losing the entire wheel. Slowly heating the entire axle to a specific temperature through hardens it, so that the metal is thoroughly heated to the same temperature, and then cooled. (Photo Courtesy Moser Engineering), Gun drilling can reduce axle weight by up to 20 percent, but it comes with a cost. This seats the stud to the flange and you are ready to mount a wheel. Let me paint a picture for you: Sweat is beading up on your forehead, the midday sun is blistering the skin on the back of your neck, and a blast of 80-mph wind just about knocks you over from the semi-truck screaming down the highway. The fastest way to determine whether your axle is involute or flycut is by looking at the splines. . Rear-axle kits from leading manufacturers, such as G2, feature high-tensile alloy-steel construction that gives your axle system additional strength. Chrome Differential Covers. The outside of the metal heats up much faster than the inside. The 7.5 rearend uses an oval cover and the housing has two small cast-in protrusions near two of the bottom cover bolts. (Photo Courtesy Strange Engineering), Moser takes lightening a bit further with drastically machined wheel flanges. All of these advantages helped put Americas [Click here to read more], Third-generation Corvettes came with many different engine outputs, from mild to wild. GM Dana 44 and Corporate 10 Bolt Spindle Seal and Bearing Kit, All Years. Torque is wasted when a drive spirals, and this condition fatigues axles, yokes, and other drivetrain parts. AAM 725 Series GM 7.25" FRONT AXLE / IFS / 4WD and AWD GM 7.25" FRONT AXLE / Oil Pan Mounted IFS / 4WD and AWD AAM 760 Series GM 7.6" FRONT AXLE / IFS GM 7.6" REAR AXLE / 10 BOLT AAM 800 Series GM 8.0" REAR AXLE / 10 BOLT Like the 8.2-inch 10-bolt, the 8.5 10-bolts use C-clips to retain the axles. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Dodge Rebuilt (Base Price) Call For Price. Installing the new studs can be done several ways, depending on the tools you have available and whether the axle is in the housing. GM 8.2" 10 Bolt (Chevy) / Posi / 28 Spline / Limited Slip LSD 1 Review (s) Your Price: $365.00 GM 8.2" 10 Bolt (Chevy) / Posi / Gears / Bearing Kit / Package 6 Review (s) Your Price: $550.00 GM 8.2" 10 Bolt / Master Bearing / Install Kit 0 Review (s) Your Price: $85.00 GM 8.2 10 Bolt / Eaton Posi / 28 Spline / 19603-010 0 Review (s) Click the button below and we will send you an exclusive deal on this book. For example, a 700-hp full-race drag car with slicks and a transmission brake would put more stress on the driveline than a street-tired foot-brake car with 1,000 hp. Allows comparisons between front and rear wheel speed. 1977 GMC K25 Pickup Built from the 1970s through today (the 8.6" 10-bolt is still used in most GM trucks), these housings are the most common on the road, especially for trucks. While the 8.5-inch rearend was used on vehicles up to 1999, The 8.6-inch (8.625) was used on 2000 and later-year trucks. If you find a rearend that uses a large spring perch like this, it is from either an X or F-Body. 1985 GMC K15 Pickup If you do not have an impact wrench, you can use a socket wrench, but you will need a way to lock the axle hub from spinning. Fords small block and big block engine families have their share of flexplate differences. Spline failure is not that common, but it does happen, and it is usually a result of straight-cut splines. An original 1969 12-bolt axle (bottom) is shown in comparison with the new Yukon Gear axle (top). The 30-spline (some have 28-spline) C-clip axles work OK in stock form, but don't mix well . 1985 GMC K25 Pickup First, you must determine whether you are building a motor using the familiar two-piece rear main oil seal or with the new-style one-piece rear main seal that was first [Click here to read more], Upgrading your Chevy or GMC C10s suspension may seem like a daunting project, but its not that challenging if you take things slowly and approach the front first and then the rear. Learn more in our guide. Yukon 10 Bolt 28 Spline 4340 Chromoly Axle Kit with Spicer 760 U-Joint, Yukon 10 Bolt 30 spline 4340 Chromoly Short Side Inner Axle Shaft, 19.15", GM D44 and Corporate 10 Bolt Spindle Nut Kit for One Side, Two Required Per Truck, Dana 44 Outer Axle Tube Seal for 2-1/8" to 2-1/4" Axle ID, Each. Dana 44s vs. Chevy 10-Bolt Front Axles: Which Is Better? Dont stress too much; it happens. It first appeared in 1970 production cars as a corporate replacement for the 8.2-inch 10-bolt rearend. The only stock axles available for the GM truck 10- and 12-bolt units are 28-spline, and this axle shaft fits only the 8.5-inch 10-bolt. This ring and pinion install kit comes with new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, races, crush sleeve, pinion nut, pinion seal, a gasket and even has the gear marking grease included. Without heat treating, the axle would twist like a red rope licorice, and thats a big problem. Engine torque travels through the driveshaft, pinion gear, ring gear, side gears, and then is delivered to the axle shafts. The easiest way to tell the difference is by looking at the brakes. That is theimpetus for why we decided to put this swap meet/junkyard identification guide together. If it takes a 1/2-inch wrench to remove it, its an 8.2. Are they the same thing? Before disassembly, we marked the bearing caps and kept the side bearing shims on the correct side. Gear Ratio changes from 513 to 538 $375.00. Check the fitment of the stud. The seal is integrated into the bearing housing, making it a one-piece component. That being said, it isnot recommended for use behind engines that make a serious amount ofhorsepower. All 8.6-inchrears have disc brakes, and 8.5-inch units have drum brakes. This can reduce the weight of an axle by as much as 17 to 26 percent. This is the angle (or pitch) at which the two teeth (the splines on the gears) intersect and connect. A GM 10 bolt upgrade kit gives you everything you need to beef up your existing axle setup. Firing Order:1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2 The wheel bearing end on the housing holds two components: the bearing and the seal. How To: Rebuild a GM 8.5" Rear Axle 10 Bolt Chevy. You had a blow out, and now you are stuck on the shoulder of a busy highway swapping tires. For a 10.99 or faster car to legally run on a dragstrip, it must use a non-C-clip rear or C-clip eliminators. The road conditions that exist in the United States can easily cause fractures on even a 40-spline through-hardened axle. (Note: The 7.5 GM rear used different pinion bearings in 1979-80 vs. the 81-up axles, so you want to make sure that the old bearings match up to your new pinion bearings). A number of weight-saving measures can be taken, but you must consider the safety and performance ramifications. DriveShaft Shop engineers have been creating and manufacturing innovative drivetrain solutions for street and racing use for over 30 years. The 33-spline axles measure 1.41 inches, with a whopping 1.50-inch diameter in the 35-spline units. Part Number: GTA-20-2021-30. 1981 GMC K15 Pickup The axle bearings, or wheel bearings, must support the entire weight of the vehicle. The molecules of the metal align, becoming denser, and thus the metal is stronger. Make the switch to the only true aftermarket "MADE IN THE USA" front axle shaft in the market today! Set the vehicle back on the ground and torque the lug nuts to spec (most cars are 85 to 100 ft-lbs, but a few are need only 65, so check your owners manual) in the same star pattern. The 8.5 rearend will have a round cover, and part of the cover will extend rearward to make room for the ring gear. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. (See Chapter 2 for more detail on C-clip eliminators.). The key to a properly flycut spline is keeping the depth above the hardening line, or having the axle re-hardened once cut. Wheel End Parts, Bearings, Spindle Nuts, Etc; Ring & Pinion Sets; Master Overhaul Kits & Seals; Locking Differentials; Axleshafts; . Detroit Locker call for price. The Ford 9-inch and a few differentials use flange axle tubes. We talked to a few of our in-house race experts about ways to make this racing season your best one yet! There are several differentials for the 10-bolt rearend. 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