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| | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 24 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 24 | I had my rear axle housing powder coated. The powder coater did not mask off the flange where the cover and the carrier mount. Do I need to remove the powder coat where my gaskets will go? Thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | shouldn't be too tough and would be a good idea, the powder might be too slick to insure a good seal even with some sealant
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I would remove it from the carrier side as the extra thickness will move the carrier forwards putting the axle alignment slightly off.
It may not be a big deal but may lead to spline and axle bearing wear.
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