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A old time trick that we used to do to remove the end of a axle like that was to use the good old stick (arc) welder to stick the rod to the end of the stub and then pull it out with the rod.
 


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A old time trick that we used to do to remove the end of a axle like that was to use the good old stick (arc) welder to stick the rod to the end of the stub and then pull it out with the rod.

If you have a large neodymium magnet, it may work as well.

See if you can jiggle it in place.
 


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I’m thinking at this point pulling the dif is looking like the best option.
 


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Undoing the dss drive shaft and When I’m taking the bolts out this goop is falling out. Is this a worry?
 


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Is that normally where they break?
 


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I went over and helped get the axle out and brought over a stock axle so he could get it running.
Jon assessing the situation

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I went over and helped get the axle out and brought over a stock axle so he could get it running.
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Yes, what normally happens is the diff breaks & then the axle goes when the diff internals lock up. That's why I suggested dropping the diff anyway to begin with.
I think someone mentioned that already :unsure::whistle:
 


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No, I said if it comes out in pieces,, it's broke.
 


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I went over and helped get the axle out and brought over a stock axle so he could get it running.
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Thanks for the help I should have pulled out the 12mm Allen originally….
 


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I’ve never done axles before and it shows. Next time would be much quicker 😂
Especially because next time I’d replace them before they break now knowing it is this difficult to get it out of the diff. If that is even any good
 


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I’ve never done axles before and it shows. Next time would be much quicker 😂
Especially because next time I’d replace them before they break now knowing it is this difficult to get it out of the diff. If that is even any good
Hold on.....you're an IT guy....are you saying that you didn't watch any YT videos first???

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I’ve never done axles before and it shows. Next time would be much quicker 😂
Especially because next time I’d replace them before they break now knowing it is this difficult to get it out of the diff. If that is even any good
That's what I did b4 I broke them, when I started cutting low 1.4's 60' with a best of 1.41 I knew it was a matter of time b4 I broke 1, & I think the 3.09 takes stress off the the drive line & axles too by moving these heavy cars a little easier. Food for thought.
 


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Hold on.....you're an IT guy....are you saying that you didn't watch any YT videos first???

:p:p
That is correct. I didn’t start watching YouTube until I tore into and decided hmm. There is not much for videos tho I will say.
That's what I did b4 I broke them, when I started cutting low 1.4's 60' with a best of 1.41 I knew it was a matter of time b4 I broke 1, & I think the 3.09 takes stress off the the drive line & axles too by moving these heavy car a little easier. Food for thought.
I’ve think I decided no more power until I get take out figured out. So if that’s 15in conversion, 3.09 and taller tire or what. No more power until I consistently cut 1.4s
 


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Both axles are out. The remaining of the broken one will be out this week.
 


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This isn't your DD is it?
 


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Both axles are out. The remaining of the broken one will be out this week.
FYI - on the old HC forum there's a 2.62 out of R/E 1500 miles $250 + ship & stock HC axles $420 shipped, 4sale, if you need or interested.
 


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This isn't your DD is it?
Nope. So not In a huge rush
Havent driven it very much in the last month. Pretty much drove it places to work on tune and to the drags.
 




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