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orangezuk · 10-31-2001, 02:06 PM

I have a buddy who has an eaton rear end out of a 60s suburban. He wants to know where to get a locker (I think detroit makes a no-spin for it). It has an inspection plate and a drop out third member. Any info is much apprciated.

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Shaker · 10-31-2001, 02:13 PM

Weld it up and save the $$$$ <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

Aggro · 10-31-2001, 02:21 PM

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orangezuk · 10-31-2001, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by Shaker:
Weld it up and save the $$$$ <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">

Thats the plan if the search doesn't turn up anything.

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Hypoid Drive · 10-31-2001, 02:51 PM

Unfortunaltly detroit no longer makes the locker for the eaton you may find a used one from randys ring and pinion I know that they had two <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

bigblaze · 10-31-2001, 04:00 PM

they are out there unfortunatly they are getting harder to find.I normally can find them when needed,with the supply and demand going up it seems so is the price(go figure)

brector · 11-01-2001, 07:01 AM

You can also swap 14bolt shit inside the Eaton (so you can get the cheap 14bolt detroit). I just welded mine up.

[ 11-01-2001: Message edited by: brector ]

reddwarf · 11-01-2001, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by brector:
You can also swap 14bolt shit inside the Eaton (so you can get the cheap 14bolt detroit).

What kind of adapter do you need to go from the 12.25" ring gear of the Eaton down to the 10.5" of the 14 Bolt? <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

u2slow · 11-01-2001, 05:39 PM

You can look for a No-Spin in other 60's trucks - that's about it. They no longer make one for that rear-end. My buddy's '62 had a nifty little "Detroit No-Spin" dash plaque to boot!

I've heard you can use the 14-bolt Detroit in the Eaton. You also need newer fine-spline axles to go with it. They often aren't the correct length for the housing, but they can be "masssaged" a 1/4" or so with a grinder or cut-off wheel.

BTW: The Eaton in question here is the GM Corporate H-054 and H-072 (5400lb & 7200lb respectively) axle with a 10-1/8" ring gear. There was a minor revision mid-60's where they switched to a longer pinion. This affects the third member, gearset, and some bearings. Differentials (i.e. No-Spin), housings, and axles are generally interchangable - as is a complete third member assembly.

brector · 11-02-2001, 05:55 AM

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Originally posted by Reddwarf:
What kind of adapter do you need to go from the 12.25" ring gear of the Eaton down to the 10.5" of the 14 Bolt? <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

You don't need an adapter. I'm pretty sure you just cut down the 14 bolt axles and slide them in.

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orangezuk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7090 Location: Alabama Posts: 55	Eaton Rear End question I have a buddy who has an eaton rear end out of a 60s suburban. He wants to know where to get a locker (I think detroit makes a no-spin for it). It has an inspection plate and a drop out third member. Any info is much apprciated. <IMG SRC="smilies/trooper.gif" border="0"> __________________ 88 Zuk - Dana 44s, 35" Boggers, no straight panels 2001 Tundra - 2" Cam Tech lift, 265s on 16x8" Weld Outbacks

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Hypoid Drive Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7668 Location: sylva nc Posts: 881	Unfortunaltly detroit no longer makes the locker for the eaton you may find a used one from randys ring and pinion I know that they had two <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ In search of portals

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bigblaze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 382 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 617	they are out there unfortunatly they are getting harder to find.I normally can find them when needed,with the supply and demand going up it seems so is the price(go figure) __________________ 72 SUBURBAN, 72 blazer, straight axled 02 duramax crewcab and 90 shortwide

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brector Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 192 Location: Knoxvegas, TN Posts: 5,357	You can also swap 14bolt shit inside the Eaton (so you can get the cheap 14bolt detroit). I just welded mine up. [ 11-01-2001: Message edited by: brector ] __________________ -Brian 1 ton yoda I make nerd sexy

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11-01-2001, 05:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
u2slow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4243 Location: Salt Spring Island, BC Posts: 3,068	You can look for a No-Spin in other 60's trucks - that's about it. They no longer make one for that rear-end. My buddy's '62 had a nifty little "Detroit No-Spin" dash plaque to boot! I've heard you can use the 14-bolt Detroit in the Eaton. You also need newer fine-spline axles to go with it. They often aren't the correct length for the housing, but they can be "masssaged" a 1/4" or so with a grinder or cut-off wheel. BTW: The Eaton in question here is the GM Corporate H-054 and H-072 (5400lb & 7200lb respectively) axle with a 10-1/8" ring gear. There was a minor revision mid-60's where they switched to a longer pinion. This affects the third member, gearset, and some bearings. Differentials (i.e. No-Spin), housings, and axles are generally interchangable - as is a complete third member assembly. __________________ 90-93 CTD jalopies

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