I am going through a new to me diamond Toyota housing. This is my first time rebuilding any solid axle.
Axle stuff, 27 spline MARfields, not sure if the inners are chromoly or not, six shooters, TG studless hubs, high pinion with Detroit locker and 5.29s.
I have pulled the axles and both birfs show signs of rubbing. Are the steering stops just not set right? Do you normally have to clearance the birf or inside the knuckle?
This diamond housing has 4 seals in it. Two next to the carrier and two out on the ends. My shafts only have a smooth provision for the outer seal. So I guess I don’t really need to worry about the inner seals?
Do you guys always replace trunion bearings while your in there? Are the eliminators the way to go and if so do you notice any more stiffness in the steering in the street. I will be running 37s and will drive this camping and to the trail.
Lastly if you we’re to pick up a used 3rd member that was fully set up do you tear it down completely to inspect or just give it a cursory inspection. Maybe check backlash and the pattern?
I have pulled the axles and both birfs show signs of rubbing. Are the steering stops just not set right? Do you normally have to clearance the birf or inside the knuckle?
This diamond housing has 4 seals in it. Two next to the carrier and two out on the ends. My shafts only have a smooth provision for the outer seal. So I guess I don’t really need to worry about the inner seals?
Do you guys always replace trunion bearings while your in there? Are the eliminators the way to go and if so do you notice any more stiffness in the steering in the street. I will be running 37s and will drive this camping and to the trail.
Lastly if you we’re to pick up a used 3rd member that was fully set up do you tear it down completely to inspect or just give it a cursory inspection. Maybe check backlash and the pattern?
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