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Scrapping rear axles

gimpyrobb

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So I bought a rear axle that I wanted for the "chunk". I am pulling off the brake components and wanted to know if the hubs, drums, or spindles should be saved. I have spares of most of this stuff, so I don't really want it sitting around, but I don't want to get rid of it if someone could use it. Is it possible to grind the rivets out of the spindle and use it on a front axle?
 
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Yes, the backing plates can be used on the front if you can filet the rivets. Everyone should carry a spare hub and bearings for roadside repairs. I should also note that storing your wheelbearing socket in your toolbox makes less sense than storing it in the truck.
 
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The spindles are part of the housing but the backing plates are not.

Funny story, back in the day a friend of mine was building a toyota with deuce axles. He needed an extra shortside axle so a trip was planned to Sam Winers. After paying for the axle we went to meet the yardman to get the axle. Much to our surprise the guy brings up a complete front end and chops the housing tube inside of the steering knucke. We leave with a complete end of the axle housing.
 
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tigger said:
Gimpy wrong!!!!!!!!! And here i thought you could make a tow bar out of a paper clip! you are steel soldiers version of Magiver!:jumpin:
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While I am STILL working on making a tow bar out of a paper clip, our very own Kipman knows how to turn a tow bar INTO a paper clip!
 
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:roll: I saw dat.
 
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