WANTED Axle

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So how exactly does one measure axle length? Is it the inner end to the inside edge of the flange?
 
I'd think it difficult to accurately measure that without a huuuuge caliper or equivalent, the dimensions given are pretty finite for an angled measurement. But what do I know?
 
I'd think it difficult to accurately measure that without a huuuuge caliper or equivalent, the dimensions given are pretty finite for an angled measurement. But what do I know?

True, but given the next closest C-Body axle is about 1" different, it is close enough for government work.

Dave
 
I'd think it difficult to accurately measure that without a huuuuge caliper or equivalent, the dimensions given are pretty finite for an angled measurement. But what do I know?

The old school method to measure them accurately was to prop up the splined end with a block of wood against a back stop so that the axle is level and tight against the back stop. Then measure the distance from the backstop to the outer edge of the flange.

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I use a metal ruler across the spline end and a tapemeasure parallel to the axle shaft w tape hooked on flange face.
 
Okay, if the next closest is 1" different then why not measure it to .0001"?

Thanks Dave, it's been a long day and I'm going to bed
 
Because Chrysler in their infinite wisdom decided that a axle 31 21/64th s long was the hot ticket
 
All these responses, and not 1 person asked what rear axle he had. 3 flavors were available in his words "Later" axle. Do you have a 8.25 10 bolt cover 27 spline axle? Do you have a 9.25 12 bolt cover 31 spline axle? Do you have a 8.75 30 spline axle?
 
8 3/4 axle ....apparently the 70-73 cars with 69 wagon had the 31 21/64 th s setup. Seems consistent to several sites. IDK
8.25 in a c body...yikes?!
9.25 in a c body....hmmmm....interesting! LOL!
 
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