What am I doing wrong?

[GregWeld]

Assuming you're running a Ford 9"?

I've had to trim axles too... best done with a "chop saw" style saw and an abrasive disc.

Dan -- put some kind of witness mark (I use a magnetic dial indicator) on one side of the axle and housing - then tighten the opposite side - see if the axle on the witness side moves... if so they're touching in the center. They need about half an inch in clearance.

This binding issue is bothering me... and it isn't right, so something other than a bandaid needs to happen to figure it out.

[DBasher]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Assuming you're running a Ford 9"?


This binding issue is bothering me... and it isn't right, so something other than a bandaid needs to happen to figure it out.

Yes on the 9". I picked up new Torino ends from Art Morrison and am using your old axles, same style tapered bearings. I noticed the race sits flush with the housing end which doesn't seem right.

It's bothering me a bit as well, I'll pull it apart tonight after work and see what's what.

[DBasher]

The other thing I just realized....I measured the 2.5 offset with the washers still in place, DOH!

Sometimes I wonder if I should have just bought a finished car.....

[MtotheIKEo]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Thanks Greg. I went out and pulled the passenger side back apart and it is indeed 2.5....so I should be good. I also moved the caliper to the front of the axle instead of the rear position, not sure if it matters but it looks better to me.

I'm learning a bunch doing this and appreciate not only the parts but the help I get on the site.


Dan

Just make sure the bleeder is at the top of the caliper so you can get the air out of the system. May need to switch calipers side to side to do this.

[DBasher]

Bleeders are good to go, thanks for the reminder.

The races, are they pressed in or tapped with a soft mallet or? Driver side the race stays when the axle comes out and doesn't appear to be seated all the way. Passenger side the race comes out with the axle and is tight on the bearing.

My advisor has suggested taking it in which I'll do later in the week, until then I'm still looking for answers.

Thanks
Dan

[no go nova]

You put new ends on the axle? You sure the axles are now just to long? maybe when replacing the ends the rear was shorten a bit?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Sometimes I wonder if I should have just bought a finished car.....

If they can ever be considered finished..........they're not worth owning.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

If they can ever be considered finished..........they're not worth owning.

Fixed it for ya...

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Fixed it for ya...

Thanks - Sleepy and suffering from heat stroke I guess........
*92 yesterday, 91* forecast for today.

[Build-It-Break-it]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Thanks - Sleepy and suffering from heat stroke I guess........
*92 yesterday, 91* forecast for today.

That's it! 92*!? Try 100* in California yesterday!