Three years ago, I had a Hot Rod shop (not JBA) in the San Diego area install front disk brakes on my 1969 Dodge Dart GTS. They had to install 15" wheels which required new Nitro rear axles. On Sunday, I hit the gas and heard a loud grinding noise. We were able to limp home, but thinking it was the transmission, I had the car towed to Trans Masters (who rebuilt the trans three years ago). It turns out the Hot Rod shop installed axles that were over an inch short only allowing 1/16 of an inch of spline to touch the differential. Amazing the axles lasted this long! Now I am out of a car while I pay for an expensive rear end rebuild. Why didn't the mechanics compare the axle lengths before installing? Stupid. They also allowed the front brake hoses to rub against the tires. Frustrating. Thanks for allowing me to vent.
