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John Stw · 07-07-09, 05:59 PM

Rebuilt the front axle thanks to the damage from SI, had to replace three of the four knuckle bearings. Cleaned up both knuckles, drained the gear oil to pull the third just in case, replaced both inner axle seals, installed used axle shafts w/ birfields into chewed up ball sockets, and reassembled. The steering problem seems to be caused by the broken birfields. Just need to fill knuckles with grease, the diff gear oil, and install new caliper.

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John Stw 250+ Club Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lafayette, Lousiana TLCA# 18280 Posts: 593	Rebuilt the front axle thanks to the damage from SI, had to replace three of the four knuckle bearings. Cleaned up both knuckles, drained the gear oil to pull the third just in case, replaced both inner axle seals, installed used axle shafts w/ birfields into chewed up ball sockets, and reassembled. The steering problem seems to be caused by the broken birfields. Just need to fill knuckles with grease, the diff gear oil, and install new caliper. __________________ *Bayou State Land Cruiser Association* 1988 4runner w/ 5'' Trail Gear SAS, 5'' Rear Springs, 5.29 gears, and F/R Detroit lockers. TG front bumper 2002 Chevy Z71 w/ ProComp 6'' stage 2 suspension lift, 3'' Body lift, and 36'' IROCKS