thecodeman said:
that im going to need to pull that axle shaft and replace them somehow, is this a hard task?
About how much would it cost and where can you get the parts? Anything else
1. it's not hard at all. You might get lucky and be able to slide the new stud behind and get it on. There is a tool made for pressing them in, personally I'd just use some washers, a
spare lug nut, and an impact gun to pull it on. Make sure the lug is "backkwards", meaning the angled part is facing outward and flat side towards the axle.
Take wheel off on broke side. Take the drum off. Pull diff cover. Remove retaining pin from carrier and push the axle inward. It will reveal a "c" clip that holds the axle in. Remove that and you can slide the axle out. Do the reverse to install. (for a much more detailed explanation.... FSC has
an article about axle work, all you'd need to do is the first part titled "No looking back" to get it out.)
Credit goes to Vhato (also a member here) for the axle article.
Where C-clip is located
2. Without the conversion it will be inexpensive. Between oil for the axle and everything, I bet $30 or so (depending on what oil you get, synthetic is more)