GeneralDisorder Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 GCK lists the 23 spline for automatics and 25 spline for manual, so these wont work on a 88 GL-10 manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 thanks, I wonder why it didn't come up when I searched under the number? the 4s did but not the 5s, weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_tim Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 It is also quite easy to make a puller.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 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)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I thought the 23 spline was for non-turbo's, and the 25 spline is for turbo's. Correct. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2coe Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooziewhatsit Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 turbo Automatics are 23 spline turbo 5-speeds are 25 spline non-turbo I believe should all be 23 spline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 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. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Great, now its time to get some carbon fiber drive shafts oh sorry, thats my granturismo talking again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabass Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 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. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Could someone verify which one I need for a 1988 GL Coupe? SB-8004 just like the first post. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabass Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Thanks SB-8004 just like the first post. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 what was the part number that you ended up ordering on 1988 mt 5speed 4x4 f/i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 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. :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 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?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_tim Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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