1st. Shame on me for not taking better notes/pics 2nd. Shame on me for allowing a buddy to install new bearings...I ended up with 2 axles that are more 'oval' shaped at the spline... That being said, I bought a new axle(both sides) & got the bearings PROPERLY set in. Now here lies in my problem... To My memory, I thought the axle housing and the break plates match up evenly flush? -I haven't started wrenching on them yet but i thought they were flush when I took them out...? Anyone have any ideas on that? They go in no problem but only set as far as pictured. Any help is greatly appreciated.
What worked best for you? -I wasn't able time-wise to really get on here or to my truck. Gonna go at it today.
IIRC there's a c-clip on the spline-end of the axle shafts - is this just an issue of getting past those?
I wish. Just broke out the tape measure. The old axle from bearing retainer to spline tip(end of axle) measured 23-5/8. The new one i picked up semi-local(58mi each way ) measured 24-1/8"......yeah. i know my prob now. -at least the guy i picked it up from is cool a.f. and willing to swap me out and give me a hand.
Ah, yes that would definitely not fit. Each generation got a little bit wider - Seller has the correct axle you need though?
Better plan on new bearings too. Unfortunately, once you press them on the seals get destroyed when removed.