12 Bolt Axle advise

Dave Conkey · 11-03-2014, 12:35 AM

Looking for some advise, I am building a 72 Chevelle big block, automatic, non trans-brake bracket car that has a stock 12 bolt rear end. I have a set of new 33 spline Strange Axles for 67-69 camaro (29 inches long) that i got for my old 68 camaro years ago but never installed. These axles are 1/2 inch shorter than for a Chevelle. The axles go into the spool 1 1/2 inches. My question, is this enough? Do I buy new axles for the extra 1/2 inch? Anyone have a set to trade?

ss3011 · 11-03-2014, 12:58 AM

Give Strange a call for their opinion, but I think as long as your engagement length is equal to the diameter of the axle, you should be OK. You might get more spline wear over time, but you can inspect that .

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 11-03-2014, 02:05 AM

Personally I would shorten up the housing and take advantage of the additional clearance you will gain on the quarter panel inner lip, with the shorter axle. Check how much room you have between backside of tire and frame with the tires and wheels you will be using. Maurice.

HandOverFist · 11-03-2014, 07:33 AM

If your plans include new wheels give Champion a look... http://www.championbillet.com/wheels/

Good looking, light and BS available in 1/4" increments.

J Gower · 11-03-2014, 09:46 AM

Use a 12 bolt housing from a 64-67 chevelle, they are shorter than the 72 housing and your axles will work just find. J. Gower M/S 3058

11-03-2014, 12:35 AM	#1
Dave Conkey Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	12 Bolt Axle advise Looking for some advise, I am building a 72 Chevelle big block, automatic, non trans-brake bracket car that has a stock 12 bolt rear end. I have a set of new 33 spline Strange Axles for 67-69 camaro (29 inches long) that i got for my old 68 camaro years ago but never installed. These axles are 1/2 inch shorter than for a Chevelle. The axles go into the spool 1 1/2 inches. My question, is this enough? Do I buy new axles for the extra 1/2 inch? Anyone have a set to trade?

11-03-2014, 12:58 AM	#2
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 885 Likes: 63 Liked 221 Times in 102 Posts	Re: 12 Bolt Axle advise Give Strange a call for their opinion, but I think as long as your engagement length is equal to the diameter of the axle, you should be OK. You might get more spline wear over time, but you can inspect that .

11-03-2014, 02:05 AM	#3
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 551 Likes: 269 Liked 228 Times in 78 Posts	Re: 12 Bolt Axle advise Personally I would shorten up the housing and take advantage of the additional clearance you will gain on the quarter panel inner lip, with the shorter axle. Check how much room you have between backside of tire and frame with the tires and wheels you will be using. Maurice.

11-03-2014, 07:33 AM	#4
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 12 Bolt Axle advise If your plans include new wheels give Champion a look... http://www.championbillet.com/wheels/ Good looking, light and BS available in 1/4" increments. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

11-03-2014, 09:46 AM	#5
J Gower Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leitchfield, Ky. Posts: 129 Likes: 19 Liked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 12 Bolt Axle advise Use a 12 bolt housing from a 64-67 chevelle, they are shorter than the 72 housing and your axles will work just find. J. Gower M/S 3058