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Old 05-20-2011, 07:33 PM
Teg360 Teg360 is offline
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Default axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

so my axle shaft has some play and it hits the carrier pin anyone have this problem or does anyone know what the problem is?
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Old 05-20-2011, 07:35 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

its supposed to the hit the pin, thats what its there for. as for play in the axle, some play is normal with C-Clip axles.
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Old 05-20-2011, 07:48 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

yes i know some play is normal but this seems to be excessive play
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Old 05-20-2011, 07:49 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

It should be able to move a couple inches.
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Old 05-20-2011, 07:58 PM
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yes i know some play is normal but this seems to be excessive play
how much does it move?
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-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

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Old 05-20-2011, 08:06 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

from where the c-clip is touchin the side gears to then hittin the carrier pin
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Old 05-20-2011, 08:08 PM
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from where the c-clip is touchin the side gears to then hittin the carrier pin
and how far is that in an actual measurement.
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-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
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-Edge tuner
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Old 05-20-2011, 08:10 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

probably about an 1/8 of an inch
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Old 05-20-2011, 08:11 PM
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probably about an 1/8 of an inch
ok, thats within the norm for these axles. i wouldnt worry about it.
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-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

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-Edge tuner
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Old 05-20-2011, 08:13 PM
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Default Re: axle shaft hittin carrier pin?

ok sweet thanks
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