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Re: axle replacement

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: axle replacement
From: RacerY@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:33:25 +0000
Wow-
that would take one heck of a pothole.

I'm sure you checked the wheel, (which is usually what gives first)
but have you checked to make sure there isn't something funky going on with the 
brake drum?

The axles do break (in racing) but I've never heard of a bent one... so far.

fwiw,
Toby

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Todd.Snyder@gastechnology.org
> I have a rear wheel wobble that I believe is due to a bent axle.  (I assume
> the PO hit too large a pot hole.)
> I plan to swap in the axle from my parts car, but I want to have on hand
> all the seals, bearings, etc. I am likely to need to put the assembly back
> together before I begin the swap.
> I will be contacting one of the roadster vendors to place an order soon.
> Assuming all I encounter is a bent axle, what all should I order?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Todd
> '68 1600




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