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Originally Posted by ursus
I have some axle shafts that are in nice shape except for an annular groove worn into the shaft where it rides in the seal inside the housing. Is this a potential site for breakage or not a concern (aside from oil leagake)?
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Unless that groove was deep and had sharp edges I wouldn't think it will be a problem.
I think worn wheel bearings and axle tube could allow more flex and could be a contributing cause to broken axles.
I'm an easy driver, and have never broken an axle.
Hole shots, and spinning the wheel on mud or ice can certainly snap an axle.