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Looking for help
With 9” rear axle bearings ??
Part #s?
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Here is the page from the parts book.
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My 63 four door hardtop read axle had the small axle bearings. My 63 convertible has large bearings. I was actually wondering if it was a small block/big block thing. But I would bet the wagon if still stock had large bearings. Problem is after all these years you never know if it had a replacement fear put under it. You really need to measure the axle retainer studs to know without taking it apart.
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A small bearing housing can be differentiated from a large bearing housing by the size of the nuts and thread used to retain the brake backing plates to the housing. The small bearing housings use 9/16 socket size nuts with 3/8" fine thread, while the larger bearing use 11/16" socket size and 7/16" fine thread. Once you determine large or small bearing, the axle bearings are readily available at most popular auto parts stores.
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