For the pros.... Axle shaft question. Please advise

[Rusty Nail]

Mehhh!
It obviously dont get used real hard..it'll buff out.

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I'd have to try it first before I spent any money. He already pulled it out once- how bad could it be? Might fudge around and fix it. If he sands it down enough... Wouldn't take much.
I say go for it dude! It'll buff out.

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[SquareRoot]

Welder up, turn it down, polish, heat treat and run it. Lol....not! Buy a new one.

 

[squaredeal91]

Jb weld and sand smoothe lol

 

[Dryriver1]

Meh.
I'd rub it with some emery cloth real good and run it. I'm no pro but it don't look that bad to me... Hit it with the emery cloth dude. It be fine.

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I did think about that believe it or not... lol...
I'm on a very thin budget.... haha

 

[Dryriver1]

honestly I was thinking naval jelly to remove ALL the rust, smear a thin layer of JB weld in the low spots and THEN the emery cloth, work your way down to really fine so it's basically indistinguishable. It's not like a rod bearing or cylinder head or anything, that'll be good enough to make a sealing surface for an axle. Even if it doesn't last another 40 years, it'll last a lot longer than if you toss it it back in like that, or even more expensive just jump straight to replacing it...

I do like your idea RecklessWOT...
I actually have a dental tool where I can remove all that rust and make the rust spots deeper to create more of a surface for the JB to hold on to. Kind of like Swiss cheese it all around like the old bondo repairs.

I'll keep you guys posted as I go along.

Thank you for all the advice and encouragement from all of you!

Dryriver1

 

[Dryriver1]

Looks like you have options ˆˆˆˆˆ...

I'm waiting for the pictures of the threads on those hubs!

The good news is: Eventually, what used to be an all day repair per side, will easily become a 4 hour job, after your second or third time in there!

Good Luck!

 

[RecklessWOT]

Good luck Robert, let us know how it works out!

 

[Dryriver1]

Hello GMSB Buddies.... hate to be the bearer of bad news and being pessimistic, but maybe this time I will try to be optimistic.

Hey @RecklessWOT, @Rusty Nail, @Ranch Welder, @Snoots, @DoubleDingo, @AyWoSch Motors y'all guys think this will buff out with more emory cloth and then maybe some buffing compound or something along those lines?
Just asking...

 

[squaredeal91]

I would wire wheel it and check carrier bearings and run it and see how it goes. Is this something you have been running off and on?

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

Hello GMSB Buddies.... hate to be the bearer of bad news and being pessimistic, but maybe this time I will try to be optimistic.

Hey @RecklessWOT, @Rusty Nail, @Ranch Welder, @Snoots, @DoubleDingo, @AyWoSch Motors y'all guys think this will buff out with more emory cloth and then maybe some buffing compound or something along those lines?
Just asking...

Id just run it as is. Drive like for a couple 10 miles, then change the fluid, and call it good.

 

[rusted nuts]

Hello GMSB Buddies.... hate to be the bearer of bad news and being pessimistic, but maybe this time I will try to be optimistic.

Hey @RecklessWOT, @Rusty Nail, @Ranch Welder, @Snoots, @DoubleDingo, @AyWoSch Motors y'all guys think this will buff out with more emory cloth and then maybe some buffing compound or something along those lines?
Just asking...

 

[rusted nuts]

well if you take it out and clean off the rust but leave the pits it will last longer than a clean one with the same wear as THE pits will hold gear oil in them and there will be less wear on gear.

 

[Dryriver1]

I would wire wheel it and check carrier bearings and run it and see how it goes. Is this something you have been running off and on?

Hello Square Deal. I hope all is well.

I am poking a little fun at y'alls now....

I was recomended to @AyWoSch and he is hooking me up with all the parts I need as I go along.
He has some good pre-owned parts.

I am just starting to get this truck going. It was parked for a good long time. It was from a working west Texas cattle ranch. Had a real hard life but she will get going.
Slowly but it is getting to the point where she will go, Thanks to All of you guys for helping me out!



I will replace all bearings, u joints, and seals after.
Like @Mr Clean mentioned to me... take your time and do it right.

I work very, very slow, but I manage with my helper GS Dog Duke. I have 4 operations on my neck with a bunch of hardware left inside me and a 4 level fusion on my lumbar.

Be well and stay safe out there.
Best wishes to you and all of your loved ones always!

Dryriver1

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I would beg to differ on the rust pits lol. Not saying that was the cause of this but definitely didn't help!

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[Dryriver1]

well if you take it out and clean off the rust but leave the pits it will last longer than a clean one with the same wear as THE pits will hold gear oil in them and there will be less wear on gear.

Hello Rusted Nuts! I hope all is well.

That sounds very reasonable to me. I might just do what you & Mr Ayden advise.

Stay safe out there.
Best wishes to you and all of your loved ones always!

Dryriver1