Well I just broke my first axle today on my M1009. Not sure how it happened wasn't beating on the truck too hard or anything. If you want a good laugh, it did happen in my yard Feel free to rub it in and tell me how to not break an axle if you'd like.
I'm totally lost on this one and don't know what I should do or what all needs, or should get replaced. I have an old axle that has a new open dif, not sure if I should see if the parts from that one will fit and swamp out whats needed, or just put the whole thing in if it will fit, or try to figure something else out.
Well with my not knowing what should be done I thought I would look for a little direction from the folks that know better then I do.
So what do you all think I should do to get my truck back on the road ?
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1984 M1008 CUCV 4x4 with a 6.2 th400,NP241,14ff with Detroit locker and Dana 60 with a Trac Lok both with 4.56 gears,Interior cage and 37 PJ Dirt Grips (soon to be 42's)
I'd put no money in a 10 bolt. Replace axle, bearing and seal if you can do so cheaply. Colemans was selling NOS complete rear axles for $295 or start considering the 14 bolt upgrade. Installing a 14 bolt FF eliminates all possibilities of axle breakage (as long as you have the 6.2).
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I'd put no money in a 10 bolt. Replace axle, bearing and seal if you can do so cheaply. Colemans was selling NOS complete rear axles for $295 or start considering the 14 bolt upgrade. Installing a 14 bolt FF eliminates all possibilities of axle breakage (as long as you have the 6.2).
Yep, if you can't replace the axle, bearing and seal cheaply, I wouldn't put any money into a 10 bolt. Big tires, and semi float axles are a time bomb. Slap a 14 bolt in there and never worry again.
Yeah I heard a pop when it went, knew right away I broke something back there. Thats the funny thing, I was going to get 33s, but figured I would break the axle so I stayed with the stock size and got 31s.
I've heard of and seen a few 10 bolts break. its a notoriously weak axle. Spend the money and upgrade to a 14bff and a locker. Its totally worth it. do 4.10 gears then get a D60 front and never worry about axles again. Lift the truck 4-6 inches and throw on a set of 37s. case closed
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Broke an axle, now what ?
Feel free to rub it in and tell me how to not break an axle if you'd like.
