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10-09-2001, 12:58 AM
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I have a 12 bolt in my '67 GTO and I keep tearing up the outer bearing on the bearing kit. Anybody else have this problem? I found out one thing from Strange though, the kit I have that most people install is reccomended for drag race use only. The bearings aren't designed to handle any side loading (street/strip use). They do however offer a kit complete with axles and bearings that are a Timken bearing which are readily available at parts houses; which the other style bearings are Strange only. Imight have answered my own question! I just haven't heard of any one else with this problem.
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10-09-2001, 12:58 AM
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I have a 12 bolt in my '67 GTO and I keep tearing up the outer bearing on the bearing kit. Anybody else have this problem? I found out one thing from Strange though, the kit I have that most people install is reccomended for drag race use only. The bearings aren't designed to handle any side loading (street/strip use). They do however offer a kit complete with axles and bearings that are a Timken bearing which are readily available at parts houses; which the other style bearings are Strange only. Imight have answered my own question! I just haven't heard of any one else with this problem.
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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10-09-2001, 08:32 PM
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check and make sure the housing is straight i have seen alot of bent 12 bolts .tube bends and loads the bearing.
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10-09-2001, 11:39 PM
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Whats the best way to check to see if the tubes are bent?
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1967 GTO 416 5-spd streetcar 11's on HP low 10's 150 shot 1965 GTO 10-71 Littlefield high-helix retro/Bird (untuned) 8.44 @159 3500+lbs 10.5W's SOLD! 1964 421 GP-Sold 6.0 cert. Fiat bodied altered blown alcohol Pontiac IAII-Sold |
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10-10-2001, 03:09 AM
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Try an alignment rack - the orientation of the rear tires/wheels should give a clue
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10-11-2001, 11:05 AM
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You are correct that most of the C Clip eliminator kits use a bearing that is not real happy with side loads, I think a ball bearing type. Some have a "Oval track" kit or weld on ends that use a taper bearing that handles side loads better.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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