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Originally Posted by Randy88FJ62
I attempted to tear down the entire front axle yesterday afternoon. I got the pass side knuckle assy disassembled and the birfield is pretty thrashed. This birfield is the stronger one, I forget the name. How much is it to buy replacements and who sells them again? I want to say (bobby longfields?) but I want to be sure. All I know is that it’s gonna be more coin to get these axles in like new shape.
I ran into a problem on the driver’s side. The bottom brake caliper bolt is inaccessible. The calipers are different, they say SSBC on the sides of them and they are bigger than stock ones. The caliper body actually blocks me from getting a socket or wrench around the actual bolt. How the F**k do I get the bolt out without wrecking the thread in the knuckle housing? Any ideas on this one? I will be taking pictures after work today to show my current debacle. Anyone have more information on these SSBC brakes? I want to get replacement pads for them.
Once I get both inner axles out and knuckles apart does the 3rd member just pull straight out? For reference there is an ARB locker in there.
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If the birf is indeed the "upgraded one" then look for a couple of things first is the "longfeild" name stamped in the flat part of the birf itself:
the other thing to look for is the overall size. I believe that the chromo's are a bit larger than stock.
If it is a longfeild then you may be able to get a replacment for free or a very reasonable price as they have one of the industries best warranties. just call them. otherwise they are $630 shipped.
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Originally Posted by Randy88FJ62
I will post pics later today. Trust me, the birfield is trashed... I don't see it as a nightmate yet. It's just money and I end up getting to learn how to work on everything which will be beneficial for trail repairs.\
The oversize bolt head on the brake caliper is my main problem now.
How do I get the inner shaft off the birfield? I got the c-clip off, do I just pull harder? I've seen people whack these around but I thought that was just to get the c-clip off. Since I have that already off I assume it should come away clean?
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like cruiserdrew said on the SSBC (stainless steel brake corp) caliper just ace it and go back to stock. Can you drill out the bolt and get an easy out on it?
As far as the Birf removal:
here is a good tech article
Axle overhaul, Part 3
I don't think it will just fall apart. I am sure you still need some motivation to get it off. Please post some pics of where you are at and the issues.
Keep plugging a way at it and stay positive. It can be frustrating but will be well worth it in the end!
clint