Fixing front axel on a 79 4x4 ford plow truck

1979 FORD
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MARSHALLJESSICA
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The old axel broke in two and when we bought a new spindle the axel fits fine and is right make and model, but when trying to put it back on to truck it seems too long. Do we remove the u joint? Or is there a certain way to get the axel in place? Thank you.
Dec 13, 2006 at 10:14 AM
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BIGO
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try turning it and shoveing it in till the spleenes line up ,u may need a rubber mallet or deadblow hammeryou shouldnt need to take anymore ujoints outat this point good luck hope i helped
Dec 13, 2006 at 7:37 PM