I finally have my Hendrix Pro axles!!! Hendrix ???

[verywhitedevil]

I finally have in hand and unpacked my Hendrix Pro Axles. Thomas or anyone who knows the answers:
1. how important is it to purchase a new spindle nut???
2. New spindle nut: a. reuse b. buy hendrix nut c. buy dealership nut
3. is there a left or right - passenger or driver??

I want to change diff fluid while under there. I have all the tools and just want to be sure I start off on in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the help. Once in, off to the strip I go.

[whisler151]

Originally Posted by verywhitedevil

I finally have in hand and unpacked my Hendrix Pro Axles. Thomas or anyone who knows the answers:
1. how important is it to purchase a new spindle nut???
2. New spindle nut: a. reuse b. buy hendrix nut c. buy dealership nut
3. is there a left or right - passenger or driver??

I want to change diff fluid while under there. I have all the tools and just want to be sure I start off on in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the help. Once in, off to the strip I go.

Nice, you got them from Kmajecki right? Have fun with your burnouts!

[SkullV]

I have the same question about a spindle nut for the econo axle I'm getting....Get one from the dealership?

[tommy compton]

Not sure if the OEM nut is the same thread size as the Hendrix nut, if memory serves me correct the nut is a different socket size. So best confirm before running out and buying a dealership nut. I know in the repair manual they say not to reuse the nut, probably a just incase thing.
They also say to use a new clip ring, but I don't think that is so important. Luke at lindsay told me they only have ever ordered very few of the rings but have done tons of axle removals for seal leaks. They don't even stock them.
Yes there is a left and right side, I'm pretty sure it's the drivers side is the short fat side, it's on the forum somewhere.
You will see which one is shorter and longer if you pull both axles first.
Sorry I can't give more definitive answers, LOL.

[rand49er]

Originally Posted by tommy compton

... Yes there is a left and right side, I'm pretty sure it's the drivers side is the short fat side, it's on the forum somewhere.
You will see which one is shorter and longer if you pull both axles first ...

Yup, that's right. The diff is asymmetrical and protrudes to the driver's side, thus the axle on that side has to be shorter.

[darkman]

Originally Posted by verywhitedevil

I finally have in hand and unpacked my Hendrix Pro Axles. Thomas or anyone who knows the answers:
1. how important is it to purchase a new spindle nut???
2. New spindle nut: a. reuse b. buy hendrix nut c. buy dealership nut
3. is there a left or right - passenger or driver??

I want to change diff fluid while under there. I have all the tools and just want to be sure I start off on in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the help. Once in, off to the strip I go.

You should use a new axle nut. My Hendrix-Engineering axles came with new axles nuts. The OEM axle nuts are the same threads - I know this because I used the OEM axle nuts to seat the assembly and then substituted the new (Hendrix-Engineering provided) nut for final assembly. The axle nut is GM part number 10257766.

[tommy compton]

And there you have it folks.

[c4ss]

Looking forward to track numbers and videos (if possible)

[Hendrix-Engineering]

Originally Posted by darkman

You should use a new axle nut. My Hendrix-Engineering axles came with new axles nuts. The OEM axle nuts are the same threads - I know this because I used the OEM axle nuts to seat the assembly and then substituted the new (Hendrix-Engineering provided) nut for final assembly. The axle nut is GM part number 10257766.

Thank you sir,sorry im late,the bigger axles is on the passangers side not the drivers.Shoot me your address and illl send you 2 nuts if you need them,hey that doesnt sound right.LOL

[verywhitedevil]

Thomas, I sent a PM about the nuts, Thanks. I cannot wait to install!!!! Went to the strip one last time last time pre install. Although I bettered my personal best in all categories, I could not get the car to quit hopping. I tried launching all kinds of different ways, but the end result always the same. I am pretty sure new rear tires are in order and could also be contributing to the hop and lack of traction in the 60 ft. best time last night: 13.79 @ 106.21 mph 60 ft: 2.37

[Kmajecki]

Originally Posted by rand49er

Yup, that's right. The diff is asymmetrical and protrudes to the driver's side, thus the axle on that side has to be shorter.

Drivers side is shorter (and thinner).

Awww come on Verywhite! I mentioned ordering the new nuts last week so you wouldnt have to wait to install! You could be doing it right now! lol Did you get the big hub socket and gear wrench with the axles? I forgot to give those to the shipping guy until after have packed them up, and then he said he'd slip them in there. Hopefully he did....

[verywhitedevil]

Kmakecki, I know, I know, should have ordered early in the week, but simply forgot. I sure was going to put them in Saturday, too. They will be in very soon. I did get the socket and wrench, thanks again.

[rand49er]

Uh ... when is this 1/4 mile event going to take place?

With no hop, you're going to blast that 13.79 best right out of the water. I'm guessing 13.2, maybe 13.1.

[lollygagger8]

Originally Posted by verywhitedevil

I finally have in hand and unpacked my Hendrix Pro Axles. Thomas or anyone who knows the answers:
1. how important is it to purchase a new spindle nut???
2. New spindle nut: a. reuse b. buy hendrix nut c. buy dealership nut
3. is there a left or right - passenger or driver??

I want to change diff fluid while under there. I have all the tools and just want to be sure I start off on in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the help. Once in, off to the strip I go.

You have to drain the fluid if you take the axles out anyways.

(34mm is the socket you'll need for the spindle nut)

[SkullV]

Just ordered some amsoil for my axle swap. The local distributor bought me a preffered account so I get good deals now!