22-12-2021, 03:36 AM
If it has been run like that the whole end of the axle shaft would warrant crack testing. Even with the pinion removed the complete axle is quite heavy to manhandle. Innards can be withdrawn from the other side, noting recent post on topic.
Hard wooden blocks can be shaped to avoid pressing flats on the axle tube. But without an assortment of heavy angle iron needs some ingenuity to contain a powerful jack. Have often seen moderat lengths of heavy threaded rod at swap meets etc. Handy for such situations. All my many spare axle houisings got turned into axle stands eons ago.... never occurred to check for bends! Cannot be too rare, but does position of brake cam vary?
Could spend hours trying to straighten and checking outcome. The axle end spigot has to remain square to the diff mid split, and concentric.
Panelbeaters have gear but would need some quick as you go alignment check jig to save time.
Hard to imagine how would occur without backplate and hub damage.
Hard wooden blocks can be shaped to avoid pressing flats on the axle tube. But without an assortment of heavy angle iron needs some ingenuity to contain a powerful jack. Have often seen moderat lengths of heavy threaded rod at swap meets etc. Handy for such situations. All my many spare axle houisings got turned into axle stands eons ago.... never occurred to check for bends! Cannot be too rare, but does position of brake cam vary?
Could spend hours trying to straighten and checking outcome. The axle end spigot has to remain square to the diff mid split, and concentric.
Panelbeaters have gear but would need some quick as you go alignment check jig to save time.
Hard to imagine how would occur without backplate and hub damage.