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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Rolling car without the axles

Posted by: lagunero Mar 31 2005, 10:21 PM

I would like to move my car around without the engine/tranny/axles etc. Is it possible to insert ONLY the stub axle, tighten the nut and NOT damage the bearings? I assume it's safe but I don't want to find out the hard way!

Posted by: LvSteveH Mar 31 2005, 10:27 PM

Yup, just torque the stub properly and you could roll it cross country.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 31 2005, 10:28 PM

i wouldnt think youd hurt anything....

as long as the stub axle is pulled and tightened into the hub....

Posted by: 9144guy Mar 31 2005, 10:31 PM

(yes)! you need to tighten the stub axle.

Posted by: skline Mar 31 2005, 11:11 PM

Wasnt that you and a few others that had this discussion last week? Do not roll the car around without at least the stub axles installed. You rolling it over here? I got a trailer if you need it. Let me know.

Posted by: lagunero Mar 31 2005, 11:25 PM

QUOTE (skline @ Mar 31 2005, 09:11 PM)
Wasnt that you and a few others that had this discussion last week?

yea, you and Thomas told me it would be OK but you're also the same guy who is having more than 40 people over his house for beer and BBQ at 10 am! so I thought I'd double check Yup on the trailer...next week.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 31 2005, 11:26 PM

berto.... you get the ball joints and tie rods taken car of?

Posted by: lagunero Mar 31 2005, 11:31 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 31 2005, 09:26 PM)
berto.... you get the ball joints and tie rods taken car of?

no, I stumbled upon a small detail. I'll call ya tomorrow.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 1 2005, 09:22 AM

Don't fuchup those bearings!

Posted by: Gint Apr 1 2005, 09:22 AM

Won't hurt a thing.