can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ??
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can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ??
can't get the axle nut back onto the end of the axle because it's slightly mushroomed.
i dont want to buy a new axle. what else can i do ? try filing it? cutting off the very end? or what?
any help please!
thanks!
i dont want to buy a new axle. what else can i do ? try filing it? cutting off the very end? or what?
any help please!
thanks!
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Re: can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ?? (yh23)
screw it...im just buying a new axle.....they have one in stock at the local shop....
$80 bucks aint too bad is it?
$80 bucks aint too bad is it?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by funvtec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just file it a bit and dont hit it with a hammer next time, the end piece where the nut gets dented to hold wont hurn any if you file a bit off</TD></TR></TABLE>
This is what we do at the shop, works like a charm.
This is what we do at the shop, works like a charm.
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Re: can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ?? (yh23)
$80 sounds a little too much
i can get 94 del sol vtec axels for $100 for both sides at adv auto
i can get 94 del sol vtec axels for $100 for both sides at adv auto
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Re: can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ?? (komat)
i bought a remanufactured passenger axle for $60 bucks, turned in my old axle.
60 bucks aint too shabby is it? what price can you guys get remanufactured axles at?
60 bucks aint too shabby is it? what price can you guys get remanufactured axles at?
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Re: can't get axle nut back on, new axle Or ?? (solareclipseauto)
generally it's anyway from 40-60 if u return a core, like you did. They just rebuild the boots and stuff. i never tab the end, EVER haha. I generally kick the hub to shove the axle on. but then again im not working on a lift, then it might be different
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