SADfab MR2 Hubs installation problem

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11-16-2019, 04:30 PM

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tomrev

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Originally Posted by The Australian

Noting the photos shared by Oreo above, the axle appears to be different. The seals fitted into my uprights, but fouled the taper on the axle.

Correct; the CV body has different taper, which is what is interfering with the seal. As others have said, I'm glad this thread appeared when it did, as I am a few weeks away from pulling the diff, and axles in my '93 and fitting the MSM torsen set up.

11-17-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Gee Emm

Well, I dunno.

Mine were installed on my 2004 MSM as delivered eons ago, and this was not an issue. While I did have an issue, it was not related to this (dag on the spline).

To be sure, I will check the ease of rotation next time it is up on stands. Now that I think of it, it will be up on the hoist next week ...

You won't have the seals in your car since mazda apparently stopped putting them in in 2003. This is a "I am putting MSM axles in a pre 2003 car" issue.

11-20-2019, 07:20 PM

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Or to be clear, any 2003+ miata axles, from what I can tell from the parts fiche.

12-02-2019, 06:22 PM

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My 2002 did not have seals and I'm 99% percent sure I'm the first person to pull the knuckles off since it left the factory. I can't remember when it was was built, but I can check if anyone cares.

12-02-2019, 07:59 PM