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dsraven · 11-26-2022, 10:57 AM

I was wondering the same thing, why do they want your axles if you get new ones. All they would need to know is the spline count. You would have 28 or 31 splines depending on what the donor vehicle was. Maybe clarify that. One reason would be the 31 spliners could possibly be shortened and used again in a narrowed housing. I think the 28 spline axles dont have that option as they have a tapered axle shaft, but dont take my word for it. Giving them a call to ask could save you some cash in shipping charges.

11-26-2022, 10:57 AM	#11
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,837	Re: Best way to ship a rear end I was wondering the same thing, why do they want your axles if you get new ones. All they would need to know is the spline count. You would have 28 or 31 splines depending on what the donor vehicle was. Maybe clarify that. One reason would be the 31 spliners could possibly be shortened and used again in a narrowed housing. I think the 28 spline axles dont have that option as they have a tapered axle shaft, but dont take my word for it. Giving them a call to ask could save you some cash in shipping charges.