Stub axle questions

[chris snell]

Apparently you’re not the only one with this issue. https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/109540-help-with-axle-rebuild-stub-axle-and-drive-shaft-issue/

May need to have it machined out or get Genuine ones.

Wow. What a mess. Mine are RN Proline which, I assume, are Britpart. Shame on me for trying to save $30. Ugh.

 

[Z.G]

FWIW the ones we have are the same ID as genuine

Maybe you're not getting it fully seated within the bushing/spindle?

Are you sticking a bolt in & pulling the CV out as far as possible?

This is the PL bushing on both early types of CVs

 

[erover82]

I'd pull the CV and stub axle and fit them together by hand, recreating ZG's test.

 

[chris snell]

I'd pull the CV and stub axle and fit them together by hand, recreating ZG's test.

Yep, this is the next step.

Thanks @Z.G !

 

[abraded]

As always good support from ZG and RN.

But sounds like it may be the OD or material of the bush that leads to the ID shrinking slightly after getting pressed in to the stub.

 

[chris snell]

Turns out that one side was about 1mm too small in ID. I took it to a guy down the road who has a CNC shop above his garage and for $30, he milled it down. Fits perfectly now. Every time I buy non-Genuine, I regret it in the end. You never save money doing that.

 

[Mirrajumper]

glad you are back on the road! Thx for the update and learning moments. We all benefit!