Grinding a little on the inner aspect of the flat spot on the inner knuckle (while birfield is pushed in and out the way; sort of) worked to get the axle out. I started with a small file and moved to a dremel with a small grinding tip. It still took some effort to get it out, but it worked...
The very same. I found a used knuckle and decided to rebuild the whole thing while it was apart. Can never be that easy. I have 1 week to have it done and be in Saint George, UT for a week of rocks.
I'm looking at slide hammers online and trying to understand their uses. Could you explain how to use one to remove the axle / birfield from inside the inner knuckle. I'm not following how to get a grip on or behind some part of it to pull it out.
Thanks
It's used mostly for hard rock crawling and is pushed pretty hard. I do already have the outer knuckle off so nothing else is in the way. Everything axle wise has been working fine. I'm doing the rebuild due to stripped knuckle studs and thought I'd go ahead and rebuild it all while I was in...
I have the driver front on a '78 FJ40 front axle tore down to the inner knuckle. I am unable to get the Longfield axle out. I've lined up the flat spots and everything but the trunion races have been removed, but it won't come out. It looks and feels as it's getting stuck in the inner knuckle...
I read that article at Roundforge. I like my ARP studs, but the nuts are lacking when compared to the hardened locking nuts they offer. A locking nut makes so much sense, but this eluded me before reading this.
The thread damage occurred in Moab and I obviously wasn't vigilant enough on the...
The used knuckles sound like a plan. Friends had the same ideas; used knuckle or 6 shooter. Cruiser minds think alike. I just didn't know if ARP or someone had another stud option that was larger and would allow another drill and tap. I appreciate the feedback.
I'm more of a researcher so I don't write much and usually just ask buddies for advice. The 6 shooters would be great, but I'm short on time and plan to upgrade my complete axles so I'd rather not spend a bunch on something I'm not going to keep.
I previously updated the upper knuckle studs on my '78 FJ40 axle to Magnum ARP HD Knuckle Stud (140171-1-KIT); which are M12. I also added a 5th larger bolt. Sadly I managed to strip the knuckle from most of these and now need another repair. I'm running high steer arms.
Does anyone know...
Dash Box
I just ordered one from Mark Vickers. The phone # posted before is not the best contact # for him.
Mark Vickers mobile #: 408-623-4637
I haven't received the box as I ordered it today, but I'm confident it will be great.
Dash Box
I just ordered one from Mark Vickers. The phone # posted before is not the best contact # for him.
Mark Vickers mobile #: 408-623-4637
I haven't received the box as I ordered it today, but I'm confident it will be great.