Bad rear end?
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Bad rear end?
I have my car on jack stands, It looks like the half shafts have slid out of the rear end a little, I can see shiny silver. Also, when I turned the rear wheel, the driveshaft did not turn.
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Originally Posted by crazydalys
I have my car on jack stands, It looks like the half shafts have slid out of the rear end a little, I can see shiny silver. Also, when I turned the rear wheel, the driveshaft did not turn.
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You have to measure the end play in the yokes to know where you are.If you can see the yokes slide out of the rear end 1/8" or more they're trash. If you have .040" or under I wouldn't bother with them yet unless you want to rip it apart. A stock spring loaded posi in new shape will require a bit of torque (40-70 ft/lbs)to spin against the locked opposite wheel. Of course a custom tuned unit has no resistance and you could easily spin one against the other by hand and they will lock up straight.
You have to take a good look at what you have then let us know what you find. Look over the bushings, strut rods for being bent, seals leaking, etc
Good luck,
Gary
You have to take a good look at what you have then let us know what you find. Look over the bushings, strut rods for being bent, seals leaking, etc
Good luck,
Gary
Last edited by gtr1999; Jul 22, 2005 at 05:26 PM.
