Originally posted by westcoaststyle
I've never had an axle go bad on me and I drag race all the time. You can tap the ends without messing them up, just don't hit them with all out force.
jmo
Same here. I put it in as far as I can and then I just use a rubber mallet or carefully tap with a hammer. I don't do it from the knuckle end though. I do it on what little edge there is closest to the tranny. I have a D series though so maybe that makes a difference. I dunno...