M38CDN Front Axle Shafts

[L84dinner]

Disassembled my front axle and noted that I have mixed Bendix and Rzeppa shafts. The Rzeppa shaft (right side) has been modified to fit the Bendix flange. A new spline has been cut over the original.

Has anyone seen this before?

Any recommendations?


John

Hi John, I moved your post from our "Web Site Issues" Board here to the technical board where it belongs.
Wes K

[wesk]

Not sure what issue you are having. The splines are the same dimension and count for the Bendix, Rzeppa and Spicer cardan joint axles shafts for the Dana/Spicer 25 and 44 axles used on the M38 and M38CDN. The early Bendix had a threaded end on the outboard splines for the front axle nut before the M38 came on line which was not used on later axles.

[southpw]

Can you post pictures of it?
I have extra front shaft if interested. I will have a look today and see what kind it is. I'm in Cambridge so not too far from you.

[L84dinner]

Here are a few photos of the modified shaft. Looks like they used an early Rzeppa withe the threaded. end.

Someone went to a lot of effort but I think the result is compromised. The spline looks weak.

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I think I should replace with a Bendix shaft.

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[ROBCDN3]

Hey John. My buddy has both front and rear end complete for a M38. I can check with him as to what he wants for them. They are up near Port Elgin.
Cheers Rob M38A1C

[wesk]

John looks to me you have a pair of stock axles. One from a WWII jeep and one from a Post WWII jeep.

[L84dinner]

Wes,

I am finally getting around to reassembling my front axle. You very kindly assisted me in identifying the axles shafts in my M38 last year and I wondered if there are any concerns with assembling mixed Rzeppa and Bendix axles shafts.

Assuming I set the turning stops to the lower of the two specifications do you see any concerns?

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Many thanks,

John

[wesk]

No. The steering stops should go to the conservative setting as you posted is about it.