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Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:18 pm Post subject: Axle shaft

While I was doing some more brake work (mainly bleeding), I had the rear of the car on jack stands checking things out. I decided to see what it looked like in motion, so I started the car and put it in 1st gear and let the rear spin. I saw that the right rear has a noticeable wobble and the caliper makes a slight squeak as it moves back and forth on its bolts.

Fortunately, I haven't driven alot on this rear end, and I apparently need at least one axle shaft for disc brakes. This came from a 1982 bird so I assume it's a 26 spline axle.

iansane · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:56 pm Post subject:

Sounds like how Tony found his bent axleshaft a few years ago! you pricing new ones or JY?

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:04 pm Post subject:

I'd prefer new, but a good used one would be OK. Looks to be the flange is bent where the wheel mounts to it. Haven't decided on it yet, but I found a good (?) used one on e-Bay for $60 plus shipping, total about $95.

Later plans are to pull both and change backing plates for at least PBR brakes. Might change to 28 spline pieces and change the carrier in the rear to match.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:31 pm Post subject:

YIKES AL NO NOT $95~

Go get one from a junk yard. Any 26 spline thirdgen axle. If it's a drum axle I can turn it in the lathe for you for a beer. You'll be into it only a few bones.

You can get new Moser axles for $315!

If your not going with a stocker axle I'd vote A: Go with the 9 bolt, OR B: Buy Moser Axles and a Posi unit upgrading to 28 spline.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

I have a couple Al. I can check shipping from here for you, but it might be cheaper in a yard up there.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:46 pm Post subject:

I think I paid $45 out the door from U-pull for the two 28 spline axles I picked up for the axle Paul used a Cows.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject:

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject:

my brother makes a trip from kfalls to Portland every week, i could get one of rods axles as far as Portland for free. and on friday the 20th i was planning a run into Washington, at least as far north as my moms for dinner (castle rock), but i was also meaning to talk to Ian, as i owe him cash, and he owes me parts. i could always leave it with him, and then you could come get it whenever.

in fact i am PMing Ian right now.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:18 pm Post subject:

That may work, Ian and I still have business to take care of, i.e. brakes and money.

Hey Rodney, those are the 26 spline axles, right? Since mine are 1982, that's what they should be IIRC.

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

ok, Ian is PMed and i have left a message for my brother.

EDIT*if i make the run up on saturday perhaps we could all meet up for lunch.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Yeah they're 26 spline. I even have 2 sets of disc axles so you don't have to machine anything off of them.

Tony, let me know when your brother is leaving Kfalls so I can get the axle to him.

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

he said tomorow mid day. you have a PM with his phone number, and he has a text message with yours.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

Xophertony · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

wow... Joey is drunk right now... Smile

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

Cool, thanks Rodney - lots less than anywhere else I've looked. You have a PM with address.

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject:

Before I pull this one out, a video of the wheel wobble. Surprised I didn't feel that. Maybe the cause of the alignment I had done feels all out of whack.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Holy Crap Al!! Shocked

That is quite a wobble. Laughing

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

I've seen worse, but that's still a lot of wobble.......yikes.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject:

Wow that's alot. Pull the wheel off and double check on the flange. I've seen bent wheels even new ones.