rear axle cleaning

[kodiak 5]

what would be the best way to clean a rear axle besides sand blast and im sure electrolisis bath wouldnt be good on it either

[Kelly 1,030]

I've power washed them after taping up around the seals, then put a wire brush on a drill and go at it, then I put new seals in, drain any oil/water out wipe down with a paint prep then paint, the cast finish helps hide imperfections.

[kodiak 5]

ill have to give it a try. my main concern is i didnt want to have to split the case

[wheelhorse656 20]

i did what kelly did but on the wider areas you can use a mouse or a 4 inch da sander. plus :thumbs:

[kodiak 5]

the only pics i have at the moment is it disassembled one i start cleaning and painting ill get more pics

[wheelhorse656 20]

sounds good!!!!!!!!!11 cant w8 :thumbs:

[Anglo Traction 761]

I did mine with Rotary Disc Sanders, Wire Brushes, Scrapers after removing the Oily dirt with Kerosene and a degreaser. The inside of the Tranny was ok and Oil crystal clear, so I did not want to power Wash it. Then as Kelly etc, I replaced the Seals etc...went from this -

....To this-

a bit dusty because I was still cleaning rust off the Front Wheels at the time :thumbs: