RTH: Rear Full Floater - Axle Removal Problem

[lowenbrau]

Originally Posted by Ron R

Now that the shaft is several inches out I would take out the other shaft and remove the third member to look inside the housing, trying to find out more. As the stubborn shaft is out that far, removing the diff should be no problem.

I agree.

It may be time to chop that axle shaft off so you can get to the what's left of the wheel bearing nuts and remove the hub. Hopefully the spindle isn't damaged.

[lynchmob]

Any luck with the axle?

[shinny]

No update, maybe tomorrow I'll get a chance to attack it again. If not tomorrow - probably not for another month. I'm out of town almost all the time these days.

[shinny]

Finally an update...
I posted pics on flickr of the carnage that came out. The axle is a little shorter than I hoped, but it's clearer now why it was such a bugger to get out. As for the rest of the shaft, it's still in the diff so I can't get the diff off unless there is a way to fish it out or cut open the pumpkin. The spindle is a mess. So now I'm on the search for a complete FF since I suspect that'll be cheaper than getting the spindle repaired, what's left of the axle removed and whatever damage has been done to the diff repaired as well.

Anyone in Calgary have a full rear for sale? I think Joe has one but I can't seem to get a hold of him. Also, what's a fair price, in Calgary, for a 7series FF?

[LDowney]

Originally Posted by shinny

Finally an update...
Anyone in Calgary have a full rear for sale?

This is not Calgary [http://www.importpurist.com/], but he does have a 70 series full floater axle for sale. If you want to contact the owner, he is on mud and his ID is rutbeer.

Good luck

[lshobie]

I have the rear axles and a diff if you can find a housing.

[crushers]

HOLY CRAP!!

so much for the theory that FF are stronger than SF.

nice carnage.