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Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-19-2014, 12:37 PM

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1984 300D Rear Axle Installation Trouble

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Posted By vstech

looking at the picture, I don't see 2.5 inches......

looking at the picture, I don't see 2.5 inches... the new axle appears to be compressed, while the old one appears to be stretched...

it is exceedingly difficult to get axles to fit, make sure...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-19-2014, 12:14 PM

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1984 300D Rear Axle Installation Trouble

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Posted By vstech

try pushing the joints completely together, then...

try pushing the joints completely together, then measure each length...

one could be compressed, and one could be stretched. that's the only way to measure overall length.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-19-2014, 11:30 AM

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1984 300D Rear Axle Installation Trouble

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Posted By vstech

you might have gotten an SD/126 axle instead of...

you might have gotten an SD/126 axle instead of the 123 axle, they are longer.
what is the measurement between the boot crimps?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-19-2014, 11:28 AM

Replies: 8

1984 300D Rear Axle Installation Trouble

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Posted By vstech

take it out of the diff, put the axle into the...

take it out of the diff, put the axle into the spindle first... then put it in the diff.

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