Hey guys-
I was assembling my rear axle this weekend for the first time since it was cut down. While putting on the breaks I noticed that there was a lot of play in the axlel; about 3/8 to 1/2" of travel. The travel occurs on BOTH sides of the axle. Is there supposed to be a shim to keep this from happening? Or maybe the retainer for the bearing is pressed far enough? This is the first time that I've messed with it. The axle is shortened on one side, but the behavior is happening on both sides.
Background info: D44 Rear axle from a 77ish J-Truck with a Detroit soft locker. Shafts shortened by dutchman.
Thanks in Advance for the replies!
Kevin
I was assembling my rear axle this weekend for the first time since it was cut down. While putting on the breaks I noticed that there was a lot of play in the axlel; about 3/8 to 1/2" of travel. The travel occurs on BOTH sides of the axle. Is there supposed to be a shim to keep this from happening? Or maybe the retainer for the bearing is pressed far enough? This is the first time that I've messed with it. The axle is shortened on one side, but the behavior is happening on both sides.
Background info: D44 Rear axle from a 77ish J-Truck with a Detroit soft locker. Shafts shortened by dutchman.
Thanks in Advance for the replies!
Kevin