banshee04le Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 So i'm installing the lsr axle I bought off of this dude and I drive out my stock axle, get everything cleaned up and slide in the lsr axle and it slid right in. I did not have to tap it or anything. I have the axle nut on and everything turns smoothly and I don't feel any play on the bearings, but shouldn't it have been a little tighter sliding it on the races? Should I use some kind of loctite on the races or does it sound ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledofthezep Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Sould be good to go, just make sure your axle-nut's tight...I know of some people who will put lock-tight on the axle-nut...I've never had any problems with one backing off though...is just a nut I routinely check along with a bunch of other misc. crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelbanshee2 Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 sliding in and out easy is a good thing. id grease it up good to and put a zerk in the carrier too so you dont have to pound it out again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee04le Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 (edited) Thanks led Oops, you too rebelbanshee2... Edited April 29, 2004 by banshee04le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Sould be good to go, just make sure your axle-nut's tight...I know of some people who will put lock-tight on the axle-nut...I've never had any problems with one backing off though...is just a nut I routinely check along with a bunch of other misc. crap. agreed. my axle went right in, didn't have to bang on it or anything. no play in the bearings either. I would not recommend loctiting the races, cause that would be a bitch to deal with later and is not necessary. Like Led said, just make sure the axle nut is nice and tight and check it occasionally. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNEDEMON Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Chances are good that the original axle was slightly rusted in the carrier housing, this make it hard to remove. The new axle (not havving any rust) was much easier to install - this is what I have found to be true. As stated before "loctite" on the races is NOT a good idea, greasing them is, as is propperly torquing the axle lock nut. If you have the correct amount of end play (typically specified by the axle manufacturer) and the lock nut is tight you should be in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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