Recent content by bigalsmith101

That would be a highlight for sure. The broken axel shaft is an $900-1100 part, so I've already got that to contend with.

Not EXACTLY. Though I would be willing to bet that it's bent slightly "upward" at the leading edge of the front axel, closer to the wheel.

Here is a picture of my axel tag, as well as more, better photos of the front axel.

I think this is the stage I'm at right now, re: taking it apart, removing the broken stub at the differential, and then reassembling with the outer half, which I've heard is necessary as the outer half serves as a wheel bearing retainer? The axle housing is bent. I do think stripping it down...

It's not currently operational in 4wd, but is drivable. The front left axle shaft is broken, and spinning around in the axle.

I must not be using the correct terminology. Indeed, it is the INNER SHAFT between the differential and the CV joint that broke. It is referred to as the Axle Shaft, now that I look more closely.

This was brought up by my friend as well, using Dana 44 axles as an example. Research would be needed of course, but that is an idea warranting it.

Hello everyone, I recently acquired a 1991 Mercedes 310 van with a Gwagen front end 4x4 conversion. The previous owners put it into a ditch, and bent the front axle. The axle was straightened, and pretty well, but not enough. They they thought they were good to go. 20 miles later down the road...

I do not have the old axle, though I was aware they utilize Gwagen parts, and that will likely be where the replacement is found. I don't think I need to cut off any part of the axle... There is an interior driveshaft with CV joints. I imagine removing the drive shaft, and utilizing as 2wd...

What kind of photos would you need to determine if it's a full floating type hub? (I'm displaying my full ignorance) Here is a ************ picture from my cellphone. You can see my drivers side axle leaking fluid onto the tire.

Hey everyone! I recently became the new owner of a 1991 Mercedes Benz 310P, 4x4, after the previous owners rolled it over onto the drivers side after hitting some black ice! They bent the front axle (drivers side) in the accident. Not enough to prevent it from driving, but enough that the...