(Another) New axle
So this is where I'm at right now.
Started out as a bad axle, has evolved into bad bushings, heli-coiling control arms, and stripping out hex bolts in coilovers.
Axle coming out
I would say it is busted.
The coilover was being a pain going in/out so I cleaned out the knuckle.
Had it almost back together and BAM. Should of used new stretch bolts.
Bought some extractors, then got it stuck in there as well.
By the time i got a tap and die, it was too late, the damage was done.
The bolt goes back in, but it doesnt tighten down.
Got a new bolt ordered and then found another problem.
Wheel shake outside.
Wheel shake inside.
Dont be fooled into thinking its the wheel bearing, here is the cause of the problem.
Upper strut bushing loose.
Also my dust boots for my coilovers are destroyed.
Raceland sent me new replacement boots for free. They came in yesterday.
Now waiting on new strut bearings and bushing to come in. They will be here tomorrow.
A day late but finally came in.
Guess you don't realize how bad they are until you get new ones.
Fully assembled. You can see the bit I hammered in to hold it tight to tighten everything down.
And FINALLY installed.