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josuito · 09-15-2017, 01:50 PM

I may probably take them to my uncle, he owns a machine shop. Just have him remove that extra on the ends right?

**raggedjim** · 09-15-2017, 03:08 PM

That and re-machine the c-clip slot on the end... And hope there is enough spline left on the axle...

josuito · 09-15-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

That and re-machine the c-clip slot on the end... And hope there is enough spline left on the axle...

ok, I'll try to do that, if not, I'll end up getting a new conversion pair of axles like Ironangel said from https://www.ringpinion.com/b2c/Produ...rd&ShowAA=true

**PGSigns** · 09-15-2017, 09:08 PM

Still want to look at the drum on the axle and see how much it covers. Couple of things we are dealing with here. One is a set of axles that are 4 3/4 and two is what do the drums look like. He is going to have to use redrilled truck drums or a drum off a full size car with a 12 bolt. It could be a drum issue. These axles are not 3/4" longer later year axles as there is not near enough bearing surface sticking out the seal. There are always problems with stuff like this when we have to figure out what the PO did to get us to this point. These axles may have come with a special drum at one time or required a specific drum.
Jimmy

josuito · 04-13-2018, 10:32 AM

I've been driving my truck every day to work without problems. I think the 1/8" seems not to affect it.

Thanks guys for your responses.

09-15-2017, 01:50 PM	#26
josuito Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 32	Re: Why 67 Axle is loose by 1/8 I may probably take them to my uncle, he owns a machine shop. Just have him remove that extra on the ends right?

09-15-2017, 03:08 PM	#27
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,386	Re: Why 67 Axle is loose by 1/8 That and re-machine the c-clip slot on the end... And hope there is enough spline left on the axle... __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd

09-15-2017, 09:08 PM	#29
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Why 67 Axle is loose by 1/8 Still want to look at the drum on the axle and see how much it covers. Couple of things we are dealing with here. One is a set of axles that are 4 3/4 and two is what do the drums look like. He is going to have to use redrilled truck drums or a drum off a full size car with a 12 bolt. It could be a drum issue. These axles are not 3/4" longer later year axles as there is not near enough bearing surface sticking out the seal. There are always problems with stuff like this when we have to figure out what the PO did to get us to this point. These axles may have come with a special drum at one time or required a specific drum. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-13-2018, 10:32 AM	#30
josuito Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 32	Re: Why 67 Axle is loose by 1/8 I've been driving my truck every day to work without problems. I think the 1/8" seems not to affect it. Thanks guys for your responses.



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