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Originally Posted by Russ/40
I don't understand why they make the sleeve so thick. You have to cut so much more off to use them. You would think it weakens that area. Never heard of one failing though. Great to have a lathe big enough for a job like that.
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Some of the axle casings I've seen needed that thickness of sleeve to get a fully round seat with the repair sleeve.
There's still plenty of meat left on the end for strength.
Martin.