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Swapping Rockwell for Eaton rears

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Camko, Jan 21, 2017.

  1. Jan 21, 2017 #1
    Camko

    Camko Bobtail Member

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    I am wanting to change out the rears on my KW with AG 400 suspension, can I use the torque rod brackets from the Rockwell rears housing and weld them on the Eaton rears which have no torque rod brackets?
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2017 #2
    snowman_w900

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    Personally, i think youd be way better off finding a ag400 cut-off with a set of 404 eatons if eatons are what your wanting.

    I aint saying it cant be done the way your describing, but thats a hell of a lot of work just to get eatons.
     
    snowman_w900, Jan 21, 2017
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    Ruthless Thanks this.
  4. Jan 21, 2017 #3
    kwforage

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    Are the Rockwells still good? I'm looking for some 40-145s.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2017 #4
    Camko

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    I bought a chassis with the Rockwell rears for a very low price. I needed the frame rails, suspension and other parts. I am restoring a 1987 KW that had a spring ride on Eaton rears, these are the rears I want to use. The Rockwells have been parted out and housings are damaged.
     
    Camko, Jan 22, 2017
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  7. Jan 22, 2017 #5
    baha

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    Yes you can cut the mounts off then use the smoke wrench to trim off all the old housing from mount finish with a grinder to round off to mach your new shape , or you can buy the new mounts at parts house or look on E/bay if you have kids it will keep them busy on the web>?
     
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  8. Jan 22, 2017 #6
    jamespmack

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    I have 40-145 rockells. 3.58 gear ratio in complete housings, set up for airliner suspension with springs. Front one need rebuild. Back one probably too. Not sure on milage.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2017 #7
    Camko

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    Thanks for the responses
     
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