Rear axle "play"

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Jul 9, 2008 | 03:07 PM

elkbowhntr

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Rear axle "play"

I have a 1967 Mustang coupe with a 9 inch rear end. While changing the rear tires I noticed that there is a little play when rotating the tire back and forth. How much play is normal?

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Jul 9, 2008 | 03:38 PM

Gun Jam

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RE: Rear axle "play"

thats normal. about a 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch forward or backwards is normal

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Jul 9, 2008 | 03:53 PM

elkbowhntr

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Thanks Gun!

Jul 9, 2008 | 04:14 PM

kalli

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RE: Rear axle "play"

aye. just to have that confirmed. But there must be no play in any other direction than rotating

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