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JL8 axle shaft
« on: August 27, 2016, 03:56:54 PM »
How would you ID an original JL8 axle shaft? Thanks, Joe
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Re: JL8 axle shaft
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2016, 04:43:36 PM »
The axle shaft flange has two holes 180º apart for adjustment of the parking brake mechanism.
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Re: JL8 axle shaft
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2016, 06:12:46 PM »
Thank you. My friend just got a housing & he thinks the rest of the components are there also. He's digging. It's not to over the counter housing..Joe
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Re: JL8 axle shaft
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2016, 11:55:53 AM »
Quote from: william on August 27, 2016, 04:43:36 PM
The axle shaft flange has two holes 180º apart for adjustment of the parking brake mechanism.
A few pictures I've taken of what William is referring to.



Tapered axle tube and emergency brake cable bracket.
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Re: JL8 axle shaft
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2016, 01:03:23 PM »
Great pictures. Thank you for sharing...Joe
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