Gap on front axle

[joshgonztx]

Hey is this normal.

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[‘21OBX]

I believe there is a bushing there and the bolt is tightened to the middle of that bushing. Can you spin the washer? If it’s loose it’s definitely not right lol. I vaguely remember having the same thought when I changed my oil and looked around.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Is that washer loose ,should there be rubber in there I'll go look at mine later

 

[joshgonztx]

I am installing a lift kit and was like whats
This gap. It’s pretty tight.

 

[Deleted member 3063]

if thats a rubber bushing in there you don't want the washer tight. defeats the purpose

 

[mpeugeot]

I am installing a lift kit and was like whats
This gap. It’s pretty tight.

Normal, mine's the same!

 

[joshgonztx]

Thanks for checking ?

 

[‘21OBX]

if thats a rubber bushing in there you don't want the washer tight. defeats the purpose

Washer is tight to the metal center rubber just isolates the axle housing.

 

[0ne]

Does the front axle/diff have some accommodation for a little up and down movement? Is that why the factory metal engine skid has that big hole right under the diff? My aftermarket skid has no hole or accommodation for up and down diff movement…

 

[dgorsett]

Does the front axle/diff have some accommodation for a little up and down movement? Is that why the factory metal engine skid has that big hole right under the diff? My aftermarket skid has no hole or accommodation for up and down diff movement…

Good question. Always wonder why they left a hole under the lowest, most important thing. Some aftermarket have them too.

 

[0ne]

Good question. Always wonder why they left a hole under the lowest, most important thing. Some aftermarket have them too.

Maybe to tuck up tighter for a better ground clearance measurement though getting hung up on the hole while simultaneously whacking the diff doesn’t sound too great.

 

[joshgonztx]

Thanks everyone for checking On the gap.
Haha anyone want a 2inch daystar kit $40 bucks if your in Texas area, made my 34s look tiny.

 

[mpeugeot]

Thanks everyone for checking On the gap.
Haha anyone want a 2inch daystar kit $40 bucks if your in Texas area, made my 34s look tiny.

You just need to step up to 37's

I have 33.5" tires and even they left the wheel well looking a bit open after throwing the Badlands shocks and springs in. That is only a 0.6" lift.

 

[mwdsonny]

does anyone know the pitch of the bolt in question? I over ugga dugga'd when i installed my lift. I have a bolt with washer and nut as a stop gap, but want to install a thread repair but need to know it its 10x1.25 or 10x1.5 I know the diameter but not the pitch.

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