JPK4575 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hello I broke the rear ,rear axle shaft at the hub and I can't get the rest of the axle out.I took the other axle out on the other side so I could push the broken shaft out but it will only move about 1" back and forth. I can turn the axle when the axle in both positions. Looking in the tube everything looks good any ideas that would be helpfull. Thanks jason Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief doug Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 how big a hammer are you using Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPK4575 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I should be able to push it with very little force. I not talking about trying to get the axle cap with acorn washer off. I have the cap and about 2" of the shaft off it's the rest of the I can't get out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 sounds like its stuck on the spider gear and you gunna need a bigger hammer or maybe theres a lip in the housing that the axle is getting caught on see if you can rotate it 180 degrees and maybe it might jump over what ever it is getting caught on Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It either could be deformed by the same stress wich it was broken down. Might be turned over along its length and in the spline area also.I'm also for a hammer and thinking over there's no reason to make any more damage this way. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Bigger hammer. And I also duct tape a strong magnet to a long rod to get out pieces of broken axle. A little fishing will get u a lot of metal. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Bigger hammer. And I also duct tape a strong magnet to a long rod to get out pieces of broken axle. A little fishing will get u a lot of metal.Slide a piece of PVC or tube over the broken end so it won't hang up on anythingand got to the other side and give it a good whack. Than use the magnet for the pieces of metal 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I guess ever one else knows what rear end you have but I don't.Reason it makes a difference is on a two speed or a air lock rear you could be into other problems.They have a sliding clutch on one axle. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPK4575 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks for all the help I finally got it out. started with a 5 pound hammer that wasn't getting it. So I got a 20 pound hammer bfh and 10 good hits it came out the other side. Splines look fine not sure what was holding it maybe a little sludge thanks again Jason Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chief doug Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I was always taught if you're gonna swing a hammer, swing a big one 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gciFoEbOA8 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-296995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Now pull the third member and check it and clean out the pieces. Check the housing for magnets it is amazing what collects on them, even on a good axle 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40967-broken-axle/#findComment-297017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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