axle end play [Archive] - Team Camaro Tech

: axle end play


Dave69Z
Apr 29th, 06, 07:32 PM
I am trying to track down some clunks and rattles. I noticed when I shake the rear tire there is a lot of end play and it makes a clunking sound. I know they all make some noise due to the c-clips how much end play is too much?

big gear head
Apr 29th, 06, 07:59 PM
About 1/16 is not bad. If it is a posi rear end some of the end play can be eliminated by shimming or replacing the clutches.

Dave69Z
Apr 30th, 06, 07:41 AM
I had the posi rebuilt with new eaton carbon fiber clutches, and so on about 5k miles ago. I'll put a dial indicator on some time soon and find out hoe much play it has. If it has more play then that what do I do?

big gear head
Apr 30th, 06, 09:16 AM
The clutches might no have been shimmed tight enough when they were installed. You could also have wear on the c clips.

tyrfryrtom
May 1st, 06, 08:42 AM
The clutches might no have been shimmed tight enough when they were installed. You could also have wear on the c clips.

Is there an outlet to buy larger than stock c clips?

big gear head
May 1st, 06, 04:22 PM
I don't know of any thicker c clips.