avitripp Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I just picked up a 78 Chinook poptop with 88k original miles....I know there's a TON of stuff on the rear axle here .....but I need to know if I should be thinking about changing mine? I have the 5lug "non-floating" axle and single rear tire set-up. I've heard a few conflicting things and I'd like to hear from anyone with experience...since it's under 18' should I not worry?....or is this something that I should do right away? If so....where can I find one? THANKS GANG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufbooth Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hello, the first thing you probably should do is go get her weighed at a scale that can measure the weight of each axle. I think the 5 lug axles were rated at 3/4 ton. If you are under 3/4 ton normally loaded, you should be okay. The issue with the 5 lug axles was that they were configured to be a dulley in which it was not designed to be causing extra stress on the wheel bearings, and then got overloaded....strike two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostfmx Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Good to know cause I'm not changing mine! 18' sunrader rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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