06-13-2009, 10:23 PM
Hey All,
I just joined the group this evening and I'm looking for some help. My '77 Sport has been languishing in my garage with the backend up on stands for the past 9 months. I won't bore you with the personal trials and tribulations as to why this has happened, but I'm determined to get my rig back on the road asap.
It all started with a leaky seal on the rear housing so I broke everything down, drained the gear oil, installed a drain plug, put in new axle seals and bearings and installed all new drum brake hardware. Now, I've been stuck for months because I can't get the axles to insert all the way into the differential. I've tried it without the drive shaft installed, with it installed and in neutral, park, low, and reverse. I've tried installing the driver side first without the passenger side, the passenger side without the driver side, and even talked my wife into helping by turning one of the axles while I turned and pushed on the other (none of my guy friends are into cars in the least).
Anyway, I'm getting nowhere and am frustrated so anyone in the Charlotte area that's willing to lend a hand would be very much appreciated. I'll supply the food and drink (steaks and beer ok?) and I'd be more than willing to return the favor sometime.
I'm free tomorrow (Sunday 6/14) or next Friday evening or all day on Saturday (6/19 or 6/20). I really would appreciate the help and look forward to meeting some other Bronco enthusiasts in the area.
Thanks for looking.
Joel
I just joined the group this evening and I'm looking for some help. My '77 Sport has been languishing in my garage with the backend up on stands for the past 9 months. I won't bore you with the personal trials and tribulations as to why this has happened, but I'm determined to get my rig back on the road asap.
It all started with a leaky seal on the rear housing so I broke everything down, drained the gear oil, installed a drain plug, put in new axle seals and bearings and installed all new drum brake hardware. Now, I've been stuck for months because I can't get the axles to insert all the way into the differential. I've tried it without the drive shaft installed, with it installed and in neutral, park, low, and reverse. I've tried installing the driver side first without the passenger side, the passenger side without the driver side, and even talked my wife into helping by turning one of the axles while I turned and pushed on the other (none of my guy friends are into cars in the least).
Anyway, I'm getting nowhere and am frustrated so anyone in the Charlotte area that's willing to lend a hand would be very much appreciated. I'll supply the food and drink (steaks and beer ok?) and I'd be more than willing to return the favor sometime.
I'm free tomorrow (Sunday 6/14) or next Friday evening or all day on Saturday (6/19 or 6/20). I really would appreciate the help and look forward to meeting some other Bronco enthusiasts in the area.
Thanks for looking.
Joel