HELP-1970 1/2 ton rear axle shaft - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jgrh64 · 06-29-2007, 08:20 PM

I've recently invested a ton of money in the old truck and I'm running thin, so I need a cheap fix for the drivers side rear axle shaft. I went to change the brakes and found the rear seal was leaking so I pulled out the shaft and seal and noticed the seal looked almost new so I looked at the shaft and the bearing had worn a grove into it can it be welded and reground cheaply (is it OK to do this ?) or can I get a sleave to slip over it ? any thoughts ?

06-29-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	HELP-1970 1/2 ton rear axle shaft I've recently invested a ton of money in the old truck and I'm running thin, so I need a cheap fix for the drivers side rear axle shaft. I went to change the brakes and found the rear seal was leaking so I pulled out the shaft and seal and noticed the seal looked almost new so I looked at the shaft and the bearing had worn a grove into it can it be welded and reground cheaply (is it OK to do this ?) or can I get a sleave to slip over it ? any thoughts ? __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

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