Measure rear axle shaft length for me?
I was hoping soemone could measure their non E-Locker rear axle shaft length for me?
I just installed a true-trac a few weeks ago on my '05 Titan with BT and factory E-locker. I did verify that the driver's side axle is too short as a few people had commented in the forum. So, being pro-active to not just let it strip out, I ordered a complete axle assembly with seal and bearing already installed from Courtesy Nissan. I ordered the non E-locker version, which is part number 38163-8S10A. When I recieved it, I took out my old one and compared it to the new one. They were exactly the same length! I called the dealer and they told me that the part number is correct. I have seen some "guesses" in the forums that say the standard axle is about 44". The dealer did tell me that the driver's side E-locker axle states it is 33.36" from outside face of flange to end of spline. I was hoping someone may have an axle sitting around they could measure for me. I need the standard (non E-locker) axle length from the outside of the flange to the end of the spline? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The Nissan dealer tells me he doesn't believe me! Thanks!
I just installed a true-trac a few weeks ago on my '05 Titan with BT and factory E-locker. I did verify that the driver's side axle is too short as a few people had commented in the forum. So, being pro-active to not just let it strip out, I ordered a complete axle assembly with seal and bearing already installed from Courtesy Nissan. I ordered the non E-locker version, which is part number 38163-8S10A. When I recieved it, I took out my old one and compared it to the new one. They were exactly the same length! I called the dealer and they told me that the part number is correct. I have seen some "guesses" in the forums that say the standard axle is about 44". The dealer did tell me that the driver's side E-locker axle states it is 33.36" from outside face of flange to end of spline. I was hoping someone may have an axle sitting around they could measure for me. I need the standard (non E-locker) axle length from the outside of the flange to the end of the spline? Any help would be greatly appreciated. The Nissan dealer tells me he doesn't believe me! Thanks!
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Yes, I saw that post. But there is something that does not jive with the listed dimensions. They were originally posted as:
Axle length wheel stud to spline end 35.25"
Axle length spline end to flange end 34 5/8"
The wheel studs stick out by 1.25" on my axle. Using the numbers from above 35 1/4" - 34 5/8" = 5/8" for the stud stick out. That is incorrect! My driver's side axle complete length including studs is 34 3/4". I know the axle should be about 1/2" longer than what I have, so the 35 1/4" from above makes sense. I was just looking for confirmation so I have some good info to argue with the Nissan dealer tomorrow.
Axle length wheel stud to spline end 35.25"
Axle length spline end to flange end 34 5/8"
The wheel studs stick out by 1.25" on my axle. Using the numbers from above 35 1/4" - 34 5/8" = 5/8" for the stud stick out. That is incorrect! My driver's side axle complete length including studs is 34 3/4". I know the axle should be about 1/2" longer than what I have, so the 35 1/4" from above makes sense. I was just looking for confirmation so I have some good info to argue with the Nissan dealer tomorrow.
Austin posted that the passenger side is too long.I did verify that the driver's side axle is too short as a few people had commented in the forum.
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/467850-post343.html
This guy says there are three different axle shaft lengths:
http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tit...install-what-all-do-i-need-4.html#post2343727
Just got this finalized with the dealer! They sold me the wrong axle PN. They sent 38163-8S10A, which is the driver's side E-lock axle when they should have sold me the 38162-8S10A. It was their mistake when they looked it up and no caught onto that because the PN's were only different by that 1-digit. They had the right axle in stock and measured it. It is the 34" outside flange face to spline end as was expected.
It took a lot of fighting and me not giving into them as they were telling me it was my problem. I finally gave them the VIN number from my friend's non E-lock truck and that's when they discovered it. It only took about 8 calls!
Thanks!
It took a lot of fighting and me not giving into them as they were telling me it was my problem. I finally gave them the VIN number from my friend's non E-lock truck and that's when they discovered it. It only took about 8 calls!
Thanks!
I realize this is an old thread but I am looking for the Nissan short E locker drivers side drive axle (Nissan # 38163-8S10A). I measured my bent one it is 33" from end to inside the flange. As I typed this I just heard from my local dealer the Nissan # 38163-8S10A is being put back into stock and will start shipping probably by mid august 2021. Still If someone has a good used LH e locker axle they are willing to sell for less than the $540 the dealer is asking I would appreciate it.
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