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**MikeB** · 09-20-2008, 06:15 PM

I'm installing Moser axles with 5 on 5 bolt pattern on a 1966 C-10. Problem is I can't find the outer axle bearings anywhere. Instead, lots of places sell this "axle saver" kit with integral seal. Has anyone here ever installed one? If so, how do you do it? Or, better yet, what's the part number for just the bearing?

National P/N RP6408 axle saver bearing/seal:

**Captainfab** · 09-21-2008, 12:18 AM

Need a little more info. Are you using the original 12 bolt housing? Are these c-clip style conversion axles? If you answered yes to these two questions, then you just need a stock style bearing for a '63-'79 pickup 12 bolt. I got on partsamerica.com and found these part numbers:

SKF #CR1559TV

SKF #R1559TV

National #S6408

And the seals for these are:

SKF #16044

SKF #C16044

National S8835S

If this is a narrowed housing with aftermarket ends, you're probably best off getting them from either Summit or directly from Moser. Of course you'll need to know what housing ends you have.

**MikeB** · 09-21-2008, 10:42 AM

The housing is stock and I assume the axles will have stock bearing and seal surfaces, although they will have a smaller O.D. hub locator to fit 71-72 drums. I plan to order them directly from Moser on Monday.

Thanks for the bearing P/Ns. After my intial post, I found TRP1559TV. So, that makes at least 3 variations of 1559TV. The bearings in the axle are Torrington D2-68126 or 68176. And, yes, the seals are 8835S.

One more question: I picked up a pair of finned 5-lug drums yesterday, but they don't have the adjuster access holes. Checked my 69 pickup (which I converted to 5-on-5 twelve years ago) and its finned drums DO have the holes. Any idea of which mfr's drums have the holes?

**Captainfab** · 09-21-2008, 11:45 PM

Sorry but I don't have an idea on the drums. Probably wouldn't be that hard to make the slot yourself.....drill two holes and remove mat'l between them. Myself I prefer having the adjuster slot in the backing plate. That way you don't have to remove the wheels to adjust the brakes when needed. Which shouldn't be often since a '66 is supposed to have self adjusters.....first year for them.

09-21-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: axle bearings Need a little more info. Are you using the original 12 bolt housing? Are these c-clip style conversion axles? If you answered yes to these two questions, then you just need a stock style bearing for a '63-'79 pickup 12 bolt. I got on partsamerica.com and found these part numbers: SKF #CR1559TV SKF #R1559TV National #S6408 And the seals for these are: SKF #16044 SKF #C16044 National S8835S If this is a narrowed housing with aftermarket ends, you're probably best off getting them from either Summit or directly from Moser. Of course you'll need to know what housing ends you have. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 09-21-2008 at 12:23 AM. Reason: forgot seals

09-21-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: axle bearings The housing is stock and I assume the axles will have stock bearing and seal surfaces, although they will have a smaller O.D. hub locator to fit 71-72 drums. I plan to order them directly from Moser on Monday. Thanks for the bearing P/Ns. After my intial post, I found TRP1559TV. So, that makes at least 3 variations of 1559TV. The bearings in the axle are Torrington D2-68126 or 68176. And, yes, the seals are 8835S. One more question: I picked up a pair of finned 5-lug drums yesterday, but they don't have the adjuster access holes. Checked my 69 pickup (which I converted to 5-on-5 twelve years ago) and its finned drums DO have the holes. Any idea of which mfr's drums have the holes? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 09-21-2008 at 10:44 AM.

09-21-2008, 11:45 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: axle bearings Sorry but I don't have an idea on the drums. Probably wouldn't be that hard to make the slot yourself.....drill two holes and remove mat'l between them. Myself I prefer having the adjuster slot in the backing plate. That way you don't have to remove the wheels to adjust the brakes when needed. Which shouldn't be often since a '66 is supposed to have self adjusters.....first year for them. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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09-20-2008, 06:15 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	axle bearings I'm installing Moser axles with 5 on 5 bolt pattern on a 1966 C-10. Problem is I can't find the outer axle bearings anywhere. Instead, lots of places sell this "axle saver" kit with integral seal. Has anyone here ever installed one? If so, how do you do it? Or, better yet, what's the part number for just the bearing? National P/N RP6408 axle saver bearing/seal: __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 09-20-2008 at 06:19 PM.



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