[DeTomaso] Rear Axles, a perplexing question for an uninitiated newbie

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I have a stock (very stock) 1973 Pantera L.
I just got my Hot August Axle Special from Wilkinson.

What is wrong with this picture:
http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110078.JPG.html

First person who tells me, gets a brand new set of stock A-arm bushings, 
previously installed, never used, may have slight damage due to 
extraction.  (I'm probably pissing someone off now)

If my -guess- is correct, I should hold one axle as a hostage until the 
other correct one shows up.  :)
Since I'm working from home tomorrow, it will be easy enough to give 
Steve a call to make sure I get the correct parts.

As for specs, the correct new axle measures as such:
Bottom (nearest hub flange) ~ 1.5750
Top (nearest axle nut threads) ~ 1.5742
    NOTE:  This Top measurement is -less- than my original axles at the 
thread end.  So I'm tempted to use my old axles.

The odd guy has a measurement of ~ 1.773 at the hub flange.

The last thing to note are bearings.  I wanted to get bearings that 
would not require me to machine the upright.  Looks like I got stock 
bearing replacements.
http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110072.JPG.html
Oh, but wait.... they are made in China.  Hope they are good enough 
(that just a prejudiced personal opinion mind you)
http://www.teampanteraracing.com/gallery2/v/asajay/pantera/rear_uprights/P8110074.JPG.html

I'm okay with stock bearings for now as I don't have plans to thrash the 
car ala Dennis Quella or Greg Esakoff (sp).

opinions?  (besides the fact I'm annoying the crap out of half of you)

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1973 Pantera L 5533
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