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Author Topic: Is small pitting on an axle where the bearings ride an issue??  (Read 1729 times)
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« on: April 19, 2011, 12:05:46 pm »
My son got some used axles and I noticed some pitting, I seem to recall it would be a problem, but not sure where I read or heard that...curious if it will be a problem down the road or not?
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« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2011, 12:09:05 pm »
On a 8.8?  Yes, it could be a problem, the 8.8's don't have inner races, the inner race is basically the machined part on the axle shaft.  How about some pictures?  There are "axle saver" bearings out there that have an inner race, but that's kinda hokey.....
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« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2011, 08:33:01 pm »
You may be able to get a machine shop to polish it for you.  I remember a fubared a spindle for a fwd wheel bearing and the machine shop polished it up and had no probelms.
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2011, 09:12:23 pm »
Typical wear and tear area of all 8.8 differential setups. If new/upgraded axles are not in the plans..... an offset axle "saver" bearing will work fine.
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2011, 10:02:35 pm »
Here's some pics my son too, might have to try it again in the sunlight tomorrow if better pics are needed, let me know your opinons...

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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2011, 11:08:29 pm »
3rdpic is the only one I can see anything

polishing isnt a bad idea but I dont see anything to be over concerned about
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2011, 02:05:17 pm »
That doesn't look like anything to worry about, I'd hit it with some emery or crocus cloth by hand and polish it a little and run it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2011, 02:27:18 pm »
That shouldn't be an issue.
Did you try a little scotchbrite?

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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2011, 07:14:30 pm »
nothing yet Jason, wanted to get some pics and opinions first before I did anything.
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