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HELLLLP Front axle issues... specifically the lack of chrome
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:46 pm
by Builtnotbought
Evening guys and gals,
So I have an SJ410 that I am soooo close to finishing and I have just discovered that the chrome on the swivels is knackered.
Anyone got a suggestion/solution? I have found a chrome plater that can do them for £260+ VAT Plus carriage... which is more than I hopped to spend.
Thanks in advance
Slash
Re: HELLLLP Front axle issues... specifically the lack of ch
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:18 pm
by Tramp
I'm pretty sure the swivels on SJ axles aren't chromed to start with, the swivel housing contains grease in zukes axles rather than oil like in landrover axles so the sealing surface isn't as important,
Re: HELLLLP Front axle issues... specifically the lack of ch
Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 11:34 pm
by ScottieJ
What he says ^^^^ rusty swivels are normal and not really an issue on SJs
Re: HELLLLP Front axle issues... specifically the lack of ch
Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:12 pm
by Builtnotbought
this is good news. There was a trace of a shiny surface behind the king pins which is why I had assumed they were. Though the surface seems a bit pitted and rough. is this a over looked issue or just zap the flap disk over it?
thanks for the reply guys.
Re: HELLLLP Front axle issues... specifically the lack of ch
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:02 am
by ScottieJ
I wouldn't flap disc them at the risk of taking material off, either a poly abrasive disc or just clean them up by hand. If there's any major pitting you can always fill them.