axle bearing retainer

Bunser · 03-30-2008, 06:09 AM

I was wondering where I could find axle bearing kits, for a 70 Cutlass with a 12 bolt rear end? I can probably get the bearings by cross referencing the nos. and I think I can get the seals, but I don't know where to get the "retainer." Anybody know?

Run to Rund · 03-30-2008, 07:37 AM

What retainer? Instead of a bearing and retainer being pressed onto the axle shaft, the c-clip type axles have the bearing and a seal pressed into the housing, and the shaft rides directly on the bearing.

Bunser · 03-30-2008, 10:22 AM

Hmm, seems I had the same conversation with the guy behind the parts counter.There is NO clip.You are perhaps thinking of a Chevy or Ford rearend.The original retainer is a pressed metal affair, removed by careful use of a chisel.You then replace it with a solid metal "retainer." If anyone knows where I can get one, please post.

Dapapadon · 03-30-2008, 04:09 PM

Are you talking about the metal collar that goes on the axel shaft after the bearing? If so, the last several sets of bearings I've bought had the collar/retainer included with the bearing.

Don

monzaz · 04-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Bunser, I have this same problem and i build diffs...lol. You can not buy them seperately. you ahve to buy the whole bearing set to get that collar. Well at least I have not found anyone yet that sells them. SO if you find a supplier please let me know...lol.

That is your answer...you have to buy the whole SetA9 bearing or RW507CR sealed bearing. crummy huh.

Good luck , Jim

jdrace.com

Bunser · 04-21-2008, 03:12 AM

I was able to get bearings,collar and seals from Supercars Unlimited. (www.supercarsunlimited.com) ORDERS (only) 1-888-OLDS442
Phone (503) 641-1442
They seem to know their stuff! Would recommend them.
ps
Bearings and collar came as a set...wouldn't sell separately.

03-30-2008, 06:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bunser Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	axle bearing retainer I was wondering where I could find axle bearing kits, for a 70 Cutlass with a 12 bolt rear end? I can probably get the bearings by cross referencing the nos. and I think I can get the seals, but I don't know where to get the "retainer." Anybody know?

04-18-2008, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
monzaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 85	axle bearing retaining collar Bunser, I have this same problem and i build diffs...lol. You can not buy them seperately. you ahve to buy the whole bearing set to get that collar. Well at least I have not found anyone yet that sells them. SO if you find a supplier please let me know...lol. That is your answer...you have to buy the whole SetA9 bearing or RW507CR sealed bearing. crummy huh. Good luck , Jim jdrace.com

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03-30-2008, 07:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80	What retainer? Instead of a bearing and retainer being pressed onto the axle shaft, the c-clip type axles have the bearing and a seal pressed into the housing, and the shaft rides directly on the bearing.

03-30-2008, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bunser Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	Hmm, seems I had the same conversation with the guy behind the parts counter.There is NO clip.You are perhaps thinking of a Chevy or Ford rearend.The original retainer is a pressed metal affair, removed by careful use of a chisel.You then replace it with a solid metal "retainer." If anyone knows where I can get one, please post.

03-30-2008, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dapapadon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 218	Are you talking about the metal collar that goes on the axel shaft after the bearing? If so, the last several sets of bearings I've bought had the collar/retainer included with the bearing. Don

04-21-2008, 03:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bunser Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 14	I was able to get bearings,collar and seals from Supercars Unlimited. (www.supercarsunlimited.com) ORDERS (only) 1-888-OLDS442 Phone (503) 641-1442 They seem to know their stuff! Would recommend them. ps Bearings and collar came as a set...wouldn't sell separately.