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Originally Posted by nkaminar
Yes, you can swap out axles. People on the Barn have reported that the original axles are better than the repos. Just make sure the ones you use are in good shape. The taper, keyway, and threads should all be as new. The differential gears at the other end of the axles normally do not wear and are usually good.
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I have found that you need to look closely at the machined surface at the gear end of the axle (the one that wears against the gear carrier) to be sure it isn't gouged or pitted. Crud in the differential, or no fluid at all, can cause wear at that location. Same thing with the corresponding surface of the gear case halves.