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nuclearlemon

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seemed a bit sticky from old oil, but was turning smoothly until the long shaft decided it didn't want to come out. anyone have any ideas?
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Is that to retain the cross pin? Likely a machine shop job, or a new carrier if the what is left is buried in there.
 

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This used to happen to the studs on the FF rear of my HZJ75 all the time, I got pretty good at getting snapped studs out.

Is there enough clearance to get a drill bit in there? If so, centerpunch, left handed drill bit (start with a smaller size first). Sometimes the left handed bit will finish extracting and it'll walk right out. Other times, just keep increasing the diameter drill bit until you can get an extractor in there.
 

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Are there 3 of the pins in there? Might pull one of the other pins and compare to the broken stub to see if there is any threaded portion stuck in the hole - it might be just the snapped off pin. Can you drill a hole on the back side so the pin can be knocked out with a punch?
 

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Are there 3 of the pins in there? Might pull one of the other pins and compare to the broken stub to see if there is any threaded portion stuck in the hole - it might be just the snapped off pin. Can you drill a hole on the back side so the pin can be knocked out with a punch?

From the picture, it appears to be an older, non-locking differential with only one cross shaft and one pin.
 

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Ige what model axle is this?
1959 fj25
Is that to retain the cross pin? Likely a machine shop job, or a new carrier if the what is left is buried in there.
yes, diff pin set bolt. can't get old carrier out to replace it ;) i need this out to get center block out to slide axles in to get c clips off to get axles out to get diff out
This used to happen to the studs on the FF rear of my HZJ75 all the time, I got pretty good at getting snapped studs out.

Is there enough clearance to get a drill bit in there? If so, centerpunch, left handed drill bit (start with a smaller size first). Sometimes the left handed bit will finish extracting and it'll walk right out. Other times, just keep increasing the diameter drill bit until you can get an extractor in there.
this is my only idea right now...just need to find a long shaft left hand drill bit and get a right angle drill since the one i have is air and it's not easy to control, a machinist friend from high school texted me the name of a company last night. getting ready to do some shopping
Are there 3 of the pins in there? Might pull one of the other pins and compare to the broken stub to see if there is any threaded portion stuck in the hole - it might be just the snapped off pin. Can you drill a hole on the back side so the pin can be knocked out with a punch?
just one pin.
 

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Ige,

I’ve got a ‘63 FJ45 axle I pulled out from under my truck to replace due to a broken axle shaft that will no longer hold the C-clip. You can have it for a 12 pack of something hoppy.

I’ve got a lift to load it into whatever you bring as I’ve got a weak mind and back.

Although if it’s the original centered diff might be different?
 

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