cutting rear axle pin

[Groundhawger]

so last night i blew the rear axle out again in my 98 z71. i was wondering if the rear pin can be cut out with torches?  its bent and twisted to were i cant get it out. Thanks for the help

[Ranger Dave]

the pin that holds the spider gears in yes it can be cut out.  cut the center out  and  tap it in. you mite have to cut it twice.

[Jjay78]

you can, but i ver highly recomend a lot of paper towels and brake clean for the old oil first......kinda obvious i know but sometimes we all forget the obvious, good luck with the pin done a few that seemed like they did everything but come out

[Thumper]

if you use brake cleaner be sure to get it all out before cutting with torch, brake cleaner gives off toxic fumes when burnt

[Groundhawger]

ok thanks guys. im gonna see what i can do tomorrow morning. hopeing to have that tore apart and the new gears put in tomorrow