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Old 12-07-2014, 09:05 PM   #1
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pitted axle shaft question?

Should I replace this axle shaft?
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Old 12-07-2014, 09:29 PM   #2
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Re: pitted axle shaft question?

have you checked into repair bearings?dont have any experience with them just what ive read on here,maybe someone else will chime in
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Old 12-07-2014, 11:32 PM   #3
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Re: pitted axle shaft question?

Repair bearings are a temporary fix...I used them in a bind but most times the seal will leak due to it being near the radius of the axle...you need a new axle.
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Old 12-08-2014, 09:33 AM   #4
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Re: pitted axle shaft question?

The whole shaft is pitted also. And in some spots have burs from rust. Bought the cpp 5 lug conversion kit.
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Good move...
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