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Front Axle.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Timothy Bierley, Jul 24, 2022.

  1. Timothy Bierley

    Timothy Bierley Member

    I started disassembly of my front axle assembly and the driver's side axle was apart in pieces. My question is can I replace the bendix type axle with a Spicer type. The prices are you know way different.
     
    Timothy Bierley, Jul 24, 2022
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  2. fyrmn

    fyrmn Member 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I can only speak from personal experience. Dana 25, bendix joint with the same issue. The spicer shaft fit right in without issue.
     
    fyrmn, Jul 24, 2022
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  3. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Yes no problem, & the Spicer units will let you set the steering stops for a bit tighter turn radius.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 24, 2022
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  4. Oldpappy

    Oldpappy A.C. Fults - Curmudgeon at large 2022 Sponsor

    I pulled a set of axles with the spicer joints a few weeks ago. The seal surfaces show some wear but could probably be polished.

    PM me if you are interested in these.
     
    Oldpappy, Jul 25, 2022
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  5. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Hmmmm, I had to set the stops farther out (more turning radius) when I pulled the Bendix and replaced with Spicer in my 3B's D25 about 50 years back. I replaced the spindle bushings too. The Spicer shafts are stronger but there is a small price to pay for that.
     
    duffer, Jul 25, 2022
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    From the FSM sttering section-

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    If I read this correctly max turning angle with Rzeppa's is 29°, Bendix is 23° & Spicers are 27.5°.
     

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    Howard Eisenhauer, Jul 25, 2022
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