Posi install / rebuild advice

[DCVING 6]

I would like to get a posi unit installed in my peg leg GN one of these days. I was wondering what else I would need besides ordering just the posi unit. I'm wondering about bearings, seals, etc. The car has just under 11,000 miles on it, so I would doubt that very much is worn on it.

 

[regal81455]

you'll have it opened up might as well freshen everything up with the master kit, speak with jim (monzaz) at jdrace.com he'll take care of you, I know he helped me out!!

 

[TurboBuRick]

Hey Glen,
I would buy seals and carrier bearings at the least. If you plan on doing it yourself, I would lend you a hand. That is as long as the old lady will let us play in the garage.

 

[DCVING 6]

That is as long as the old lady will let us play in the garage.

haha, just as long as there is no open flames present.

I will probably just have who ever is setting up the posi unit do it. I just wanted to see what I should and shouldn't have done so I don't get talked into anything I don't need. :redface:

 

[Pronto]

Rear end gears & posi units for Chevy, Ford & Mopar. We sell Ring and pinions & Moser at low prices is where I got my Eaton posi and install kit. They were very helpful and the install kit was great.

 

[DR BOOST]

go eaton 30 spline and moser 30 spline axles and ur done.

 

[jasjamz]

Is it a 7.5 or an 8.5?

 

[2QUICK2B6]

if it is an 86 GN it is an 8.5 my 87 GN was a peg leg car i got the EATON posi and all the new stuff /instalation kit. Its been working great for 5 yrs

 

[DCVING 6]

Is it a 7.5 or an 8.5?

It's an 8.5"

It actually has a Powertrax locker in it right now, but the constant clicking annoys the hell out of me.


Do you guys think the 30 spline stuff is needed? I was thinking of just doing a 28 spline posi (everyone says Auburn Pro) and sticking with the stock axles. The car will probably not see a dragstrip more than one or two trips a year. Probably 400 to the tires max.

 

[jasjamz]

It's an 8.5"

It actually has a Powertrax locker in it right now, but the constant clicking annoys the hell out of me.


Do you guys think the 30 spline stuff is needed? I was thinking of just doing a 28 spline posi (everyone says Auburn Pro) and sticking with the stock axles. The car will probably not see a dragstrip more than one or two trips a year. Probably 400 to the tires max.

I'd stay with the stock axles. Eaton or Auburn Pro.

 

[DR BOOST]

It's an 8.5"

It actually has a Powertrax locker in it right now, but the constant clicking annoys the hell out of me.


Do you guys think the 30 spline stuff is needed? I was thinking of just doing a 28 spline posi (everyone says Auburn Pro) and sticking with the stock axles. The car will probably not see a dragstrip more than one or two trips a year. Probably 400 to the tires max.

for a $250 set of axles, the rear can be bulletproof. since you have to get a posi anyway, you might as well go 30 spline .

 

[Turbo-Fun]

I've been thinking about going to an aftermarket posi unit and axels because I have a transbrake now. Can someone explain the difference between a posi unit, a mini spool, and a spool. Actually I understand posi unit and spool but don't know what a mini spool is......Thanks

 

[GT CHARLEY]

If your gonna drive it on the street, go with the posi. If your gonna drag it, full spool & axles. Mini spool is a poor boy spool, & long term won't last long.
Just another man opinion. Peace

 

[Pronto]

Spools lock the axles together so there is no slip for going around corners. Posi allows slip for the axles to spin at different speeds in a corner ie.