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10 Bolt Posi Help

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#1 ·
I'm sitting in my garage, frustrated. I have a GM 10 bolt with posi Trac rear diff I'm trying to install in my 69 custom s. The problem is in pulling the axles. I can't get to the c clips because of the posi Trac unit. I'm not certain how to pull it out or if I should. I can't get to the c clips. Can anyone please help me and point me in the right direction. I'm not certain what type of posi Trac unit this is. Thank you so much.
 

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Pinion Head is the expert on rear ends. Send him a PM with your question. If it is a Pontiac 10-bolt, no C-clips, the axle bearings are pressed on and the end plate with its 4 bolts holds the bearing in place as well as the tight fit into the axle tube. Just gotta use some muscle sometimes to yank them free. I secure the rear end, install a drum backwards, finger tighten the 5 lugs, then use the drum like a slide hammer and keep at it - but that's my ******* way of doing it.

If it is a Chevy 10-bolt, it has C-clips.
 
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Thanks Bear,
I tracked it down to an "Aussie Locker". I'm going to remove the springs which should allow me to access the C Clips.
It'll be interesting running a locker. I have one in a 1959 Afla Veloce race car. Hopefully, there's no comparison.
When funds allow, I'll probably change it out. I'm looking at building the suspension in a canyon carver (tired of sports cars...).
Tjs
 
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