07Burb’s 2013 LTZ Burb Thread

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Any issues braking the hub out of the knuckle? I had a **** of a time doing my last one.

Being a two wheel drive without the CV axle it was actually super easy. Once I got the 3 bolts out the hub essentially just fell out lol MUCH easier than it ever was on my 07 :)

I think the bigger difference is this vehicle has not been soaked in the wonderful elixir of salt and snow that exists in the north.
 
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I think the bigger difference is this vehicle has not been soaked in the wonderful elixir of salt and snow that exists in the north.
That’s true too. Definitely a very low amount of corrosion to contend with at this point. But the lack of axle shaft sticking through the hole (giggity) also makes a difference. Sometimes that shaft holds on for dear life! Lol
 

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That’s true too. Definitely a very low amount of corrosion to contend with at this point. But the lack of axle shaft sticking through the hole (giggity) also makes a difference. Sometimes that shaft holds on for dear life! Lol
Interesting. Guess, I’ve never had an issue with the axle shaft hanging on.
 
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Interesting. Guess, I’ve never had an issue with the axle shaft hanging on.
Years ago now I bought a defective hub. The thing literally lasted 2 weeks if that and was the last time I bought a cheap hub assembly. When I went to replace that 2 week old hub I had to beat that thing out as if it had been in there for 5 years cuz that cv axle wouldn’t let go :lol: it was an awesome time had by all.
 

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Years ago now I bought a defective hub. The thing literally lasted 2 weeks if that and was the last time I bought a cheap hub assembly. When I went to replace that 2 week old hub I had to beat that thing out as if it had been in there for 5 years cuz that cv axle wouldn’t let go :lol: it was an awesome time had by all.
That would suck. My guess is the cheap hub didn’t have hardened splines and it gauled up on your shaft.
 
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That would suck. My guess is the cheap hub didn’t have hardened splines and it gauled up on your shaft.
Possibility. It’s been long enough I don’t remember all the intricate details. Just enough to be the old guy with stories to tell from his porch and straw hanging out his mouth
 

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