HO 3/4 ton pinion bearings

[wolfthing2000]

Which bearings does the 69 HO have for it's pinion shaft?? My 66 Motors manual shows Ball in all of the 3/4 1 1/2 and 2 ton axles. The 2 1/2 ton shows timkens.. And what about the 72 that I just picked up with4.10:1 ratio with the ring gear snubber.
Sure seems to be a lot of differences across the board with these rear axle 3rd members..
I had a real search going to replace a 4.56 for the rear of my K-20 and all I ran into was dead ends and Junk 3rd members for around 150 to 175 dollars. I ended up finding ( real luck ) a very nice 4.10 in a 72 truck and I got the axle complete for 200.00 dollars!! Very pleased......
However I now have to change the front axle ring and pinion, but I will feel better in the long run since it also is rather loose.
Dave