Mid axle bearing extensions

[Skirdu]

While I was going over my argo i decided to put bearing extensions on the mid axles. I already had them since i got a bunch of spares with it. That was the biggest factor for me putting them on. Second was for more support and simpler axle change. I've only put a few hours on it since then.
Unfortunately in my haste i only remembered to take a pick after install and modifying the extension attach hole.
It wasnt overly difficult somewhat time consuming to line wverything up.
I removed the axles and sprockets and bearings
I drilled rivets snd cut extra plastic from body liner
Installed inside bearing
I installed outside bearing on body using 2 steel bearing flanges without grease fittings
I temporarily mounted an axle with a bearing extension( now you have a loose axle with the extension floating on it)
Slide axle assembly thru both bearings in body as guides and push against body(the original thinner bearing plates seem to fit perfectly inside bearing support)
Use a thin string strung from front and rear bearing extension studs as guide for mid extensions
Drill thru body using extension as a guide( i found i had to raise the lower fwd hole by about half a hole)
The mid axles are actually mounted lower than front and rear which made things a bit harder as well as figuring out where the new holes were going to go thru.
All holes were fine with extensions facing fwd with exception of fwd left axle upper hole.(the hole was right against spring mount for tensioner) this one should be raised a bit
I had to grind down the bolt head to make it work.
At this point disassemble everyrhing and do final install.

Its a bit of a read i know.
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[gearhead]

The only problem with the lower axle is it is closer to the bend in the tub where it goes underneath so the plastic is thicker there and can make the bearing extension sit tilted upwards at bottom or not 90 degrees to tub.

[Skirdu]

Possibly but didnt notice any issues on install of axles and everything strung out fine compared to corner axles . If there was angle issues can always shim for it too.

[thorn]

While I was going over my argo i decided to put bearing extensions on the mid axles. I already had them since i got a bunch of spares with it. That was the biggest factor for me putting them on. Second was for more support and simpler axle change. I've only put a few hours on it since then.
Unfortunately in my haste i only remembered to take a pick after install and modifying the extension attach hole.
It wasnt overly difficult somewhat time consuming to line wverything up.
I removed the axles and sprockets and bearings
I drilled rivets snd cut extra plastic from body liner
Installed inside bearing
I installed outside bearing on body using 2 steel bearing flanges without grease fittings
I temporarily mounted an axle with a bearing extension( now you have a loose axle with the extension floating on it)
Slide axle assembly thru both bearings in body as guides and push against body(the original thinner bearing plates seem to fit perfectly inside bearing support)
Use a thin string strung from front and rear bearing extension studs as guide for mid extensions
Drill thru body using extension as a guide( i found i had to raise the lower fwd hole by about half a hole)
The mid axles are actually mounted lower than front and rear which made things a bit harder as well as figuring out where the new holes were going to go thru.
All holes were fine with extensions facing fwd with exception of fwd left axle upper hole.(the hole was right against spring mount for tensioner) this one should be raised a bit
I had to grind down the bolt head to make it work.
At this point disassemble everyrhing and do final install.

Its a bit of a read i know.
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Nice job on that. That should make that drive train pretty strong to say the least. What machine are you running?

[Skirdu]

Thanks. Hope so.
I have a 08 avenger