Archive for September 14 2010

Axle and Suspension, Part 2

While waiting for the rear axle parts, I tackled the front axle.  First step, remove it:

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Next, clean it with oven cleaner and a pressure washer:

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That worked pretty well to remove 25 years of grease!

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Next, wire brush the axle, clean it again with laquer thinner, and coat it with POR-15…

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After it dries, reinstall with new Dobinson’s springs, bushes, and greasable anti-inversion shackles, just like the rear axle.  (You’ll notice my anti-inversion pins are not installed at this point.  With no weight on, I can’t make it happen.  I’ll see how it goes as I progress with reassembly, and make some new travel-stops as needed)…

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Next step - rebuild front axle: brakes, knuckles, bearings, etc.  Gotta paint some house trim first!

 

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