i have a 1989 camaro and i was wondering what would cause the rear wheels to slide in and out a little bit when on jack stads would it be a worn bearing or something

 

A tiny bit of play straight in and out is normal. The axle shafts hit the pin in the middle when you push them in, and the C-clip when you pull out. There shouldn't be much play though, like 1 or 2mm at most..

 

well it feels like it moves more than that mabye a 1/4 of an inch if not a little more

 

You probably have an Auburn differential that is just about worn out. When it stops spinning both tires change it out and get an Eaton Posi and your problem will go away.

 

is there a cheaper fix until i can afford that

 

Don't worry about it. Just drive it and save your money. The axles are not going to come out, as long as you don't break the Auburn. If the auburn is worn out then it's going to be weaker, so don't beat on it too much.

This is all assuming that you have the Auburn.

 

how can i tell for sure that it is an auburn for sure

 

Jerk the diff cove and take a look. Pics in the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...-10-bolts.html

JamesC

 

Does it, or did it sping both tires when doing a burnout? If it did then it probably had the Auburn. There were only 2 limited slip differentials offered in the 3rd gen and they were the Auburn and the Governor Lock. The Gov Lock usually doesn't have excessive axle end play from wear, but the Auburn will.

 

it spun both tires one time since i've had it but now it only spins one

 

You probably need to remove the cover and see what is in there. You are probably going to find a bunch of metal sludge in the bottom of the housing. You need to find out why the axles are moving as much as they are.

 

oh ok well thanks for all the help u guys

 

Yeah the Auburn has cones that wear out. What your describing doesnt sound all that bad. I wouldnt stress on it.

 

thanks for info