BE axles
 

Looking for help with identifying factory axles for a BE 12-bolt. Thanks for any help.

Re: BE axles
 

Very good question......anxiously waiting for the experts to chime in on this.

Re: BE axles
 

I believe the axles were not different from the standard 12 bolt. Just the goodies inside the carrier. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

It's cold... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img]

Re: BE axles
 

Mike I think they were shorter just like axles used with C clip elminators. Also the org. ones are different then the over the counter. I had a pair of NOS over the counter ones years ago.
If memory serves me right they shorter 1&quot; or more.

Re: BE axles
 

There is no difference in production axle shafts for non JL-8 12 bolt axles. BE was the same as any other. A drag racer bud told me that service replacement axle shafts would not last nearly as long as production parts. Those may have used different steel or heat treat.

JL-8 axle shafts were physically different.

Re: BE axles
 

Did any of the 12 bolts use a larger lug stud than the standard 7/16&quot; we typically see? I had a set of axles once that had 1/2&quot; studs, but suspect someone did this on their own.

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I have seen some over the counter GM shafts that were not as tapered as other shafts and were larger in diameter. I would think that the larger shafts with less taper would be stronger?

Re: BE axles
 

Thanks guys. Both of my axles are stamped 2149. Could this be a build date? It's an 02D built car.Thanks again.

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Wow I thought the Question was about jl-8's. Need a change in my glasses script. Sorry about that. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Re: BE axles
 

No, you need a change in the brand of whiskey you drink! HA!