I'm sure this must have been covered but I was unable to find anything in my search of the forum. I am disassembling the front suspension on my 67 OTS for rebuild, plating etc. while I have the engine out. I'm looking for information on removing the stub axle from the carrier. Does it get pressed out? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

On a side note, I was at the RM, Gooding and Bonhams auctions a couple weeks ago. The future for E-Types is looking good!

Joe

Submitted by coventryclassi… on Fri, 01/31/2014 - 18:17

Joe, we do both painting or powder coating. Painting is cheaper & doesn't have the build up that powder coating does. Paint is better if you have to touch something up. You should still have some of the original cad left for rust protection. If you powder coat, you will run into problems if you need to adjust the caster.
Cheers Tom

Submitted by NC47-47501 on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 13:50

Hi Tom, Your input is always appreciated. Since suspension components are not judged and this is my high end "driver", I was considering the electroless nickel process for these components. I've seen several cars in the past few years with this. It's a bit brighter, but is said to hold up far better than cad. Have you heard anything negative about it? Do you recommend painting instead?
Thanks,
Joe

Submitted by coventryclassi… on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:16

Joe, before you go to that much work, read about "hydrogen embrittlement " SP? If you are planning on cad plating anything cast. I have seen cad plated castings break after plating.
Cheers Tom

Submitted by NC98-56048 on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 23:10

Joe; Using a press would work well. I removed mine in 09 by supporting the upright, putting nuts on each end and using a large hammer and a couple of sharp wraps and the stub axel was free. I did squirt PB Blaster a day or so earlier. Joel.

Submitted by DavidBarnes71@… on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 20:12

There is a tool J7 wire wheel hub puller listed under the TOOL LOAN tab on the JCNA site front page. I have not done suspension work or used tool loan program yet but this sure looks to me to be one of the best benefits of being a JCNA member. I am sure I will take advantage of it when I get into any heavy jobs like suspension work. Not sure if this J7 tool is what you are after but you may want to browse thru the tool list to see if there is a tool to help with the job you are doing.

David Barnes
68 E-Type FHC