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04-25-2020, 11:12 PM
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Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
I need to replace an axle shaft that is bent,which is a better brand ? Its for a 76 gmc 1/2 ton 2wd. Daily driver. had an issue with the drum getting hot,swapped side to side,no difference with the drum,but the drum on backwards and showed up that way.
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04-27-2020, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
Dorman has gone to the dogs if they were ever OK.
If you want to hear some coments about them watch Eric from South Main Auto on Youtube.
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04-27-2020, 08:25 PM
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
As far as parts go my strategy is
1. New Old Stock (If available and price is bearable.) 2 Look for good used. www.carpart.com, craigslist, Parts board on this site. 3 Look harder. 4 If all else fails, Chinese junk |
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04-27-2020, 09:44 PM
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Location: PA
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
I bought a Dorman axle shaft last summer for my 77 half ton 2wd. I needed one and Advance Auto could get it in the next day. I went over it meticulously before I paid for it and took it home. I counted splines, checked the bolt pattern, seal fitment, bearing fitment, ect. It checked out just fine and has been good so far.
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04-28-2020, 08:23 AM
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Location: Tallahassee Fl
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
Just installed a Dorman, no worries
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04-29-2020, 11:19 AM
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
I just got a dorman from advance also, the boss on the wheel end is not machined correctly, the drum will go on but the wheel will not seat correctly, i need to grind it down ? I;ve tried different wheels, no difference.
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04-30-2020, 08:47 AM
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Re: Which axle is better Dorman or Motive brands
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Hit or miss on the quality control. GM wheels are hub centric so you need that hub to be machined concentric with the centerline of the splines and the bearing contact surface as well as being the proper diameter. I'd ship it back and buy something else.
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1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials...
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