Posted By: jamesc
8 3/4 axle bearing/spool question - 05/24/10 01:51 PM
stupid question here but i'm figuring in order to use a spool you have to use the green axle bearings as the tapered bearings need something in the center to bear against in order to maintain clearances. i have a completely rebuilt rear axle but it has a 3.91 with cone suregrip (all that was available new at the time) with moser axles and stock tapered bearings. i hate to redo the whole rear axle but if i'm going to do something with this dart i want to run a 4.30 gear and spool. has anyone ever done this (used tapered bearings) and made a spacer to go in the spool for the axles to bear against?