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I finally got my axles together. What a mess. I ended up combining parts from about 5 axles to get the setup I wanted.

What a giant mess. The first CV I opened had a nice thick grease and I thought to myself this is going to be so much easier than usual. I let my guard down expecting the best and opened the next one which was full of green lava. All over everything, just like usual.

My advice for everyone, put down a thick layer of newspaper or cardboard where you are working, have a ton of rags and shop towels, have a large garbage can with a bag in it ready to go, several pairs of nitrile gloves and a set of work gloves that you are not emotionally attached to.

The actual assembly went super smooth. I didn't need a hose clamp to compress the snap ring, a flathead and my finger were enough.

I may touch up the paint but I'm happy for now, and can finally get rid of all these boxes of axle parts sitting around.

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My steering column and bump steer kit should be here by next Wednesday, the trailing arms and lateral links the week after.