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 Birfield/Axle
#805276
04/14/07 09:50 AM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 18
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Need a Spot
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has anyone cleaned out their birfield without separating the axle? if so, was it hard? what is the process? Thanks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
if u ain't 4 wheelin, whats the sense...
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: 4x4_YOTA]
#805277
04/14/07 03:44 PM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
Forum Moderator
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I didn't separate mine when I cleaned it. If you REALLY want to clean it out good, first clean all the old grease up with a rag, and then either put it in a parts cleaner (which i'm guessing you don't have) or get a few cans of brake cleaner, and spray it down really good. Let it dry for a while, and then repack it sort of like you would a wheel bearing.
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: 4x4_YOTA]
#805278
04/14/07 03:47 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 884
Rock Warrior
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How funny, I'll be doing this later today. Cleaning/painting the knuckles now. I plan on Adam's method, lots of brake cleaner <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.
'86 4Runner 5" SAS
'97 4Runner
'05 Corolla
'00 F250 PowerStroke
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: 4xJedi]
#805279
04/14/07 03:49 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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If they are stock Birfields just take them apart. It is not that hard and you can check the cage and the inside of the bell for cracks.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: OOP'S]
#805280
04/15/07 08:59 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 18
OP
Need a Spot
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Thanks everyone. If tghey can be cleaned out without dis-assembling, thats the way to go. Aloha.
if u ain't 4 wheelin, whats the sense...
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: 4x4_YOTA]
#805281
04/16/07 05:07 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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Thanks everyone. If tghey can be cleaned out without dis-assembling, thats the way to go. Aloha. Not in my book, I would rather take them apart to make sure there are no cracks then have to change one out on the trail. That is just my opinion!!!!
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: OOP'S]
#805282
04/16/07 06:47 AM
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 315
Mudrunner
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Thanks everyone. If tghey can be cleaned out without dis-assembling, thats the way to go. Aloha. Not in my book, I would rather take them apart to make sure there are no cracks then have to change one out on the trail. That is just my opinion!!!! x2!!! better to take the time while you already have the axle torn apart now and inspect everything. i run Longfields and know i probably won't break them but i still tear them apart whenever i have the axle torn down for bearing or seal replacement.
SAS88TOY, caged, lockered, Longfielded, etc. etc. etc. blah blah blah!!!
2005 Tundra Quadcab.
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Re: Birfield/Axle
[Re: YOTA88]
#805283
04/16/07 02:31 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 383
Mudrunner
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No doubt about it. If one goes that deep without the teardown, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> it's a bad risk. Unless you like taking the front end apart for fun and spending extra $$ for seals/gaskets/ your time!
'80 4X4 Longbed
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