Re: TOY: Re: front axle help

[Karl Bellve <Karl.Bellve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I slightly beveled the inner axle. It appears the FJ80 inner axle has a
larger beveled area compared to my 1985 inner axle. I don't think I
beveled that much, not enough to make a difference on the length of the
splines. 


Bud R wrote:
> 
> HI Ray!
> I believe that Karl and Mike had to do a bit of grinding on the ends of
> their axle shafts to get them to fit easily.  not sure why or what but maybe
> they can reply.  I'm installing mine this weekend too!  :)
> I think i'll check the axles before i assemble the whole thing.  thanks for
> the warning!  :)
> Bud
> 
> > ok I have a brand new fj-80 hi-pinion front 3rd, and I am at the point in
> > rebuilding my front end where I need to insert the axles, problem is I
> just
> > can't get them to go all the way in. any body with ideas, I really need to
> > get this done. thanks in advance.
> 
> 4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/

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Cheers,



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