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mobileortho · 05-08-2010, 01:07 PM

I have a 10 bolt from a chevy II nova and decided to updrade to disc brakes from the 98-02 LS1. My problem is for the life of me I can't get the spider gear pin out to rempve the axels. I've spent the last 6 hours trying to get this $Q#$@$^#%$ out! Short of dynamite, does anyone have any ideas?

Thadious · 05-08-2010, 03:29 PM

Did you remove the retaining bolt that goes through it from the side?

Just checking...

Ted.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 05-08-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thadious

Did you remove the retaining bolt that goes through it from the side?

Just checking...

Ted.

Did all of the retaining bolt come out? It should have a half rounded point on the end of the shaft 3\4 or longer from the threads on the bolt. And it is common for them to break. Good Luck Jay

mr48chev · 05-08-2010, 10:29 PM

I'd agree it's pretty common for that pin to break and have a piece stuck in the carrier.

mobileortho · 05-08-2010, 10:48 PM

The pin definitely broke off. Spent the whole day trying to get the darned thing out. Found out it's not a good idea to use a hammer. This rear end's toast! Just happened to remember that I had another spare laying around. It's also a ten bolt but from a Camaro. It's about four inches wider but I was using two inch spacers anyway. The spring perches are even in the right spot. Talk about lucky!

05-08-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 869	What am I doing wrong??!!!! I have a 10 bolt from a chevy II nova and decided to updrade to disc brakes from the 98-02 LS1. My problem is for the life of me I can't get the spider gear pin out to rempve the axels. I've spent the last 6 hours trying to get this $Q#$@$^#%$ out! Short of dynamite, does anyone have any ideas? __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

05-08-2010, 03:29 PM	#2
Thadious Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Creston, BC Canada Posts: 360	Re: What am I doing wrong??!!!! Did you remove the retaining bolt that goes through it from the side? Just checking... Ted. __________________ '51 Chevy Build - In the design stages Aut viam inveniam aut faciam - I will either find a way or make one. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you... My new build - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...70#post8958970

05-08-2010, 10:29 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,287	Re: What am I doing wrong??!!!! I'd agree it's pretty common for that pin to break and have a piece stuck in the carrier.

05-08-2010, 10:48 PM	#5
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 869	Re: What am I doing wrong??!!!! The pin definitely broke off. Spent the whole day trying to get the darned thing out. Found out it's not a good idea to use a hammer. This rear end's toast! Just happened to remember that I had another spare laying around. It's also a ten bolt but from a Camaro. It's about four inches wider but I was using two inch spacers anyway. The spring perches are even in the right spot. Talk about lucky! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.



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