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Trying to install 31 spline axles, but it doesnt fit!!

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makes sense.
 
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So nobody here has ever tried to install 31 spline axles into the mustang carrier?
 

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i was waiting for teh attitude, ho wmany times are u gonna corect us and say ITS NOT THE SPLINES ITS THE CARRIER, we heard u the first time. ok anyway,

and no ive never tried putting the 31's into the carrier, EVERYTHING needs to match and be new
 

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Black331Stang said:
i was waiting for teh attitude, ho wmany times are u gonna corect us and say ITS NOT THE SPLINES ITS THE CARRIER, we heard u the first time. ok anyway,

and no ive never tried putting the 31's into the carrier, EVERYTHING needs to match and be new
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I do not know an easy fix, but thanks for posting this info. I was thinking about upgrading my toy's axle to 31 spline. Guess I will have to be more carefull.

You could measure the carrier bore and axles, and take the diff carrier to a machine shop and have it drilled or bored, perhaps. Or turn down a portion of the axle. Might lose some strength, but it would fit.
 

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im not saying it cant be done, just that i changed everything
 

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Maybe they're the wrong axles? I just picked up some Strange 33 spline axles and they assure me they will fit!
 
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i was thinking about the machine shop approach too but machine off material could lead to weakness. Probably best not mess with that. thanks though
 
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