Axle bearings and seals

Since I had the axle shafts removed I decieded it would be a good time to replace the outer axle bearings and seals. I ordered the parts for a 1964 C-10 from LMC. Unfortunately when I went to test fit the seal it was way too small. It is the correct part for a '64 but I have now discovered my truck has a newer rear-end. After doing some measuring with the calipers and research on Timkin's web site I found out I need a seal for a 1965-1979 12 bolt. The bearing I bought will work because Chevy used the same bearing from 1962 through 1989. I was able to pick up the correct seal at Autozone and take advantage of their free tool rental. I rented a nice 5 lb side hammer and bearing puller attachment. It made quick work of pulling the old bearing.

	The black seal is the '64 and the red seal is the '65.

First brake line for the rear axle

I finally got to use my double flaring tool and my brake line bender.

Rear brakes - before and after

Tearing down the axle housing

Maggie pulling the diff cover.

Cleaning up the axle

I gave the big kids a couple scrapers and set them to work getting the
big chunks of gunk off the axle.

Frame painting done

The final coat of Eastwood chassis black has finally dried. I am
starting to reassemble the rear suspension.

Frame painted with primer

Cleaned the frame with Eastwood Pre and painted it with Eastwood Rust
Encapsulator primer.