Question about John's idea.
Isn't there a axle bearing at the spyder gears?
Is it part of the wheel bearing support system?
If it is, I would just cut off the splines, put it all back together and make sure the axle is full enough to reach the bearings.
As I remember, the ring gear splashes the bearings for lube. So your fill level plug may not be high enough to let the inner bearings get enough lube

Just some things to think about.
Don


Last edited by 2-Ton; 12/18/2019 11:11 AM.
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