Has anyone ever cut & turned a rear axle on a 93+ 80 series? Just wondering if there is anything tricky I've done fronts before etc. I assume it's the same sort of setup out back just looking for possible pointers.
Cut and turning a REAR axle on a 93+ (1 Viewer)
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Cut n turn is done on the front to change caster and pinion angle relationship. On the rear their is no caster to adjust. To adjust pinion just adjust the control arms
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Lol thanks tips 
I know why it's done on the front. I want to turn it so the E-brake linkage will be at or near the axle center line as it sits now it'll snag on rocks etc. I want it up and out of the way
I know why it's done on the front. I want to turn it so the E-brake linkage will be at or near the axle center line as it sits now it'll snag on rocks etc. I want it up and out of the way
With an "off-caster" rear axle there's apparently an edge case involving lubrication failures on the pinion bearing as well, but you can fix that by overfilling the axle housing.
Wait, your e-brake works?
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As long as it work on flat dry pavement it'll pass inspection, so it needs to be "functional"
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I'll be putting a nice big filler up higher and at ring teeth so I can inspect, and you don't really need to over fill but when you tip it up at pinion your fill plug lowers too much so it's actually under capacity.
