So I got this rear diff interstate because I need the later 4 bolt pattern and despite it being wrapped in bubble wrap the transport monkeys have wrecked it.
Any ideas on how I can fix this?
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I can't tell what the picture is showing. Pinion seal on a 3rd? Axle housing dust shield?
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End of the diff housing where the hub nut goes on
This is what I would try; Remove seal and carefully get a hub nut to engage. Using a round wooden dowel of about 1/3 the inner diameter, insert dowel and use a hammer on the side of the dowel to restore the shape.
It's probably just the out edge that is dented.
It's probably just the out edge that is dented.
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I might see if I can get some round brass and do it. Just worried about the seal being affected after. Idea of using the nut is a good one thanks!
Ohhhh, spindle on full floater.
As previously mentioned, try to find something tapered that you can carefully drive inside the spindle with the seal removed.
As previously mentioned, try to find something tapered that you can carefully drive inside the spindle with the seal removed.
Schedule 40 butt weld concentric reducer, something in the 1.5x2.5" flavor.
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Never seen those before, great idea!
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Thanks for the tips, looks like I've rescued it with a brass drift and some needle files
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And a spruce up
