idahowagon
Bigger Hammer
I have decided to change the rear diff on my 59 wagon with a wagoneer differential. I have found 2 from mid 60s wagoneers and 2 from later 70s. All of them have the correct offset. We are only going to use the Willy around town for now and wasn't going to use the 4 wheel drive, so I don't have to change the front for now. The 70's have the flanged axle which I understand is stronger but I then have the problem of the 6 lug pattern. For this reason, I was going to use the 60's wagoneer diff because it has the 5 on 5.5 inch pattern. i believe this is a tapered axle and my concern was with this axle.
Will the tapered axle be difficult to remove. Is it like the willys rear hub that is a nightmare to pull. Despite a good puller and heat, I could never get one of my rear drums off my wagon. i didn't want to buy a rear diff that was a nightmare to remove the axles.
Anyone have experience with this axle and how difficult will it be to change the seals and pull the axles? I am a novice mechanic. Thanks for your help.
Will the tapered axle be difficult to remove. Is it like the willys rear hub that is a nightmare to pull. Despite a good puller and heat, I could never get one of my rear drums off my wagon. i didn't want to buy a rear diff that was a nightmare to remove the axles.
Anyone have experience with this axle and how difficult will it be to change the seals and pull the axles? I am a novice mechanic. Thanks for your help.