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82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:15 pm
by checkmate1996
I am working on a 79 that needs the driver CV axle replaced. The current axle has part# 928 332 026 03 which has the hub bolt carrier on both sides of the axle (top picture). I had an 82 laying around in good shape but its the lower picture. I am guessing they aren't but I thought I'd atleast ask...

Re: 82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:51 pm
by mr928
i believe it will rub on the upright

Re: 82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?

Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:46 pm
by checkmate1996
Ok - I was able to answer my own question. I decided to yank the old one off since i removing it anyway. After I unbolted everything AND removed the drive shaft , the flange hub just slid right out. I compared the flange and the newer style shaft and everything was pretty much identical. To install, I had to lower the rear exhaust so I could get a straight shot in the wheel hub and the splines wouldn’t bind. Once in, I put the washer and nut and pulled the rest of the shaft through the wheel hub. I used the original bolts off old shaft and buttoned everything down. Took it for a spin and everything was great! :burnout:

Re: 82 <-> 79 Axle Interchangeable?

Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:16 pm
by AirtekHVAC
Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. My answer was going to be yes, as I did the same thing for #30, on the passenger side.

Good job!