Things I should Know-long trip planned

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by RGC1

That is a good story I am going to do that for sure with the v8 roster I think that could be a game changer. I’ve have always licked how the car community will come out to help another car enthusiast . I know I have over the years . So a good jump ??……or the axles pretty weak……..I have seen broken axles mentioned a few times . Thanks for sharing

Actually, the jump was just the last straw in breaking the axle. The fracture showed that it had been cracked for some time, which happens from insufficient torque on the axle nut.

[RGC1]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Actually, the jump was just the last straw in breaking the axle. The fracture showed that it had been cracked for some time, which happens from insufficient torque on the axle nut.

Ah ok , well I will have mine apart and I will inspect closely and make sure my torques are proper on reassembly . Thanks !!