Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

Another low cost alternative would be to install the axle saver bearings. They locate the rollers outboard enough to run on unworn axle surface. I have them in my '66 and haven't driven it much, but it did make 7 passes down a drag strip last summer with times in the low 13's on street tires. No issues with breaking.

Axle savers seem to be normal for a 'quick fix'.  I've removed a couple of sets of them from rear ends that I had rebuilt.

I've had good experience with Quick Performance.  They seem to be about the most competitive price on name brand (mostly Yukon) parts, and I had their 10 bolt gear set, posi, and rebuild kit installed in a 400 HP Malibu with no issues.

Not sure you can pick up $100 10 bolts anymore ...they're out there if you get lucky, but with 12 bolts going up a lot in price, 10 bolts seem to be following that trend but on a smaller scale, and there just aren't as many out there anymore, like 12 bolts.  Most of the 10 bolts I've seen that are complete are selling for around $250 now.  Makes sense using what you've got since you know it's condition now IMO.

I rebuilt my 12 bolt with no previous experience,  but with help from the guys here, Tom’s Differential, and Tom Lowe from IA.  I rebuilt my 10 bolt with Dana posi and much help from Bob Wall.  I have a spare 12 bolt and a spare 10 bolt,  but not looking to sell.  Your 68 10 bolt is a little different than 67 or earlier 10 bolts.  Make sure your housing is not bent,  I had mine checked and straighten in Zumbrota, mn.  A lot of work to clean and paint, unless tou take it to a powder coat shop that will blast, Etsy and paint.  get the axel assembly  out of the car, hopefully someone can loan you a assembly to put in the car while you dive into this job.