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Rusty axle... can it be repaired?

jtexplorer

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1987 Bronco II
Hello everyone,

I have a 1992 dana 35 ttb axle that I have been waiting to install in my vehicle. However, it has been sitting around for a couple years because I was deployed and because it does not have the gear ratio to match the rear of the vehicle. The axle splines are rusty. I ordered the correct ring and pinion and install kit today. Is this axle still usable? Should I sand down the rusty axle shafts? Should I just spray them with some grease? What will it take to use this axle assembly?

Thanks.
- Joe
 






How rusty is this? Surface rust, deep pitting, about to break in half?
 






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