PS u can't get NTNs for 50 bucks tho' damn good deal

 

You can't get new ones in the states for EA series vehicles. All the dealers now carry is rebuilt units - which the GCK's are far superior to. The differences may be greater in the EA81 GCK's vs. stock, than the Legacy/Imp. GCK's vs. stock as well. In the case of the EA81 GCK's I can attest to their impressiveness over all other axles which I have been exposed to.

 

GD

GCK lists the 23 spline for automatics and 25 spline for manual, so these wont work on a 88 GL-10 manual.

GCK lists the 23 spline for automatics and 25 spline for manual, so these wont work on a 88 GL-10 manual.

 

GCK makes both - the 8004 is for 23, and the 8005 is for 25.

 

GD

yes, but amazon doesn't have the SB-8005 25 spline that I could find, so only the SB-8004 23 spline ones for the automatics were listed.

yes, but amazon doesn't have the SB-8005 25 spline that I could find, so only the SB-8004 23 spline ones for the automatics were listed.

 

http://www.amazon.com/GCK-Industrial-SB8005-Front-Wheel/dp/B000FF5EJW/ref=sr_1_208/104-7672978-6081514?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1190940558&sr=1-208

 

GD

thanks, I wonder why it didn't come up when I searched under the number? the 4s did but not the 5s, weird.

My amazon order came in last night. Wow! You weren't kidding GD, this thing is a work of art. I seriously would like to mount this thing to impress people.

 

I ordered the SB-8005 for my 5sp 4wd '89... hopefully its the right one.

1985-1991 MT F/I ENG. MT 25 SPLINE I/B SB-8005 SB-8005

 

I will probably start ripping into this tonight! The only thing murky in my head is how people use screw drivers to help pull the new axle through the hub?? Hopefully mine does not give me too much trouble.

I will probably start ripping into this tonight! The only thing murky in my head is how people use screw drivers to help pull the new axle through the hub?? Hopefully mine does not give me too much trouble.

 

Basically you use them like big pry-bars to pry the axle through the hub using various combinations of the axle nut, cone washer (turned upside down) and big washers (look in the construction department of home depot or a lumber yard for "j-bolts" and their associated washers and nuts - used to tie structural lumber down to concrete foundations).

 

GD

It is also quite easy to make a puller..........

 

I thought the 23 spline was for non-turbo's, and the 25 spline is for turbo's.

 

I have a unopened 23 spline GCK shaft for my 90 Loyale 5-speed, non-turbo.

Do I need to return it (before I tear the knuckle apart)?

I thought the 23 spline was for non-turbo's, and the 25 spline is for turbo's.

 

Correct.

 

GD

that was my question since GCK lists 23 spline for automatic and 25 spline for standard on their web site. is it only the turbos that use the 25 spline. GCK doesn't list them that way.

I thought the 23 spline was for non-turbo's, and the 25 spline is for turbo's.

Yep, found this out the hard way the other night. Now I have to figure out how returning things works on Amazon.com

 

They need to fix their application guide on the GCK website.

turbo Automatics are 23 spline

 

turbo 5-speeds are 25 spline

 

non-turbo I believe should all be 23 spline

Ok, finally got the right axle for my non-turbo and got it installed. Beautiful! No shaking or noises and I won't have to worry about that axle for a loooong time.

 

GCK is definitely the way to go, just make sure you order the right one. :-\

Great, now its time to get some carbon fiber drive shafts oh sorry, thats my granturismo talking again.

Could someone verify which one I need for a 1988 GL Coupe?

 

Ok, finally got the right axle for my non-turbo and got it installed. Beautiful! No shaking or noises and I won't have to worry about that axle for a loooong time.

 

GCK is definitely the way to go, just make sure you order the right one. :-\

Could someone verify which one I need for a 1988 GL Coupe?

 

SB-8004 just like the first post.

 

GD

Thanks

 

SB-8004 just like the first post.

 

GD

what was the part number that you ended up ordering on

 

1988 mt 5speed 4x4 f/i

what was the part number that you ended up ordering on

 

1988 mt 5speed 4x4 f/i

N/A = SB8004

Turbo = SB8005

 

Regardless of what GCK's application guide says.

And when I got mine, the application was listed correctly on the box. :-\

I hate to post this..... but I have my first BAD thing to say about GCK, albeit minor. :-\

 

I was wheeling the other day (pretty hard -deep ruts, and suspension travel maxed out) I get home, and the DOJ boot clamp had slipped off!

 

Just your usual "grease everywhere" situation and whatnot.... and I was able to repair (the clamp wasnt BROKEN, just slid-off)

 

Anybody else have this trouble?!

Well - you do have a lifted rig, and that may be putting stress on the boot? I haven't had that problem with my lifted wagon. Could just be there was too much grease on the boot when it was installed. Replace the clamp with a stainless steel hose clamp.

 

GD

those of us without extreme lifted rigs shouldnt have any problem since im not putting any articular stress on them. Just drive to work

 

Ben

Well - you do have a lifted rig, and that may be putting stress on the boot? I haven't had that problem with my lifted wagon. Could just be there was too much grease on the boot when it was installed. Replace the clamp with a stainless steel hose clamp.

 

GD

 

The clamps that are on my GCK axle are stamped with "GCK". I would imagine that is probably part of their warrenty, kind of like a seal. Might not want to mess with them. Just a thought, Tim