Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion

[Dan Mascheck]

Thanks!   From: Dan McIntosh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 5:53 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion   I dunno all the specificas about bearing requirements in rear ends, but, in general, roller bearing handle more of a load and last longer than ball bearings.  If you decide to go with ball bearing, get sealed units so they wont leak.   Dan McIntosh 1960 Impala Sport Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Mascheck To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 6:49 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Roller or ball bearings in a 12 bolt conversion   Well...I will be modifying my rear end and removing the c clips for the new Wilwood disk brake setup. The problem is....I'm getting mixed advice about the bearings. I may race the car at the local quarter mile, but I will be cruising mostly with it! Global West says go with the ball bearing style bearings. They are used for drag racing, but....Pyle Brothers, that will do the conversion, says the ball bearings will leak after 10,000 or less miles. Pyle Brothers says you need to go with the roller style bearings for cruising and they will not leak like the ball bearings... Whom do you believe!!   Dan