installing axles
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installing axles I'm almost done assembling my new rear end and I'm having some trouble installing my axles. I'm not sure how much force it takes to slip them into the spool in the center section. I've been using a c clamp and have been cranking down on it quite a bit and neither side seems to want to budge. Is there any way to do this correctly and get the axles in?
That's way too much force, they should just slip in, and if they don't something is seriously wrong.
Is the spool out of the housing ? Your axles should just slip into the spool, in or out of the housing. If they are not, you probably have the wrong parts (like maybe a 28 spline axle and 31 spline spool).
Is the spool out of the housing ? Your axles should just slip into the spool, in or out of the housing. If they are not, you probably have the wrong parts (like maybe a 28 spline axle and 31 spline spool).
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Hmmm well I'm totally lost as to what to do then. The spool is in the center section which is fully bolted into the housing. All I have left to do is install the axles. And the axles should be the right length as far as I know. I got all the stuff from Driveline Solutions, but I've been having some trouble getting a hold of him this weekend.
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Sorry Matt, I was at the local dragstrip doing wheel stands and breaking my old record 9.33 @ 148 mph. I did get your message but I had no # to call back. The o-rings need some RTV to help them slide in. I have had to use a c-clamp to get them in also.
P.S. I will try to have some video of the wheelie of launch pics, look in the single digit second club.
P.S. I will try to have some video of the wheelie of launch pics, look in the single digit second club.
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Originally Posted by URLOSN
do you have the back cover off where you can see if they are sliding in correctly?
Originally Posted by 1BAD86Z28
Sorry Matt, I was at the local dragstrip doing wheel stands and breaking my old record 9.33 @ 148 mph. I did get your message but I had no # to call back. The o-rings need some RTV to help them slide in. I have had to use a c-clamp to get them in also.
P.S. I will try to have some video of the wheelie of launch pics, look in the single digit second club.
P.S. I will try to have some video of the wheelie of launch pics, look in the single digit second club.
P.S. I'll take a look at the new video, that last one you sent me was sweet.
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