Bad Boy Buggy/EZGO front axle removal

[byoung]

Hi All,
I'm really struggling removing my front axle on my bad boy buggy. It's 2008 BBB Classic and I believe the front axle bearing is shot. I've removed the CV joint and the splined axle is showing, I've removed the snap ring but it doesn't seem to budge??? I have a slide hammer but there's nothing for the slide hammer to grab on to???
Any recommendations on axle bearing sites to purchase new ones? Should I replace the oil seal too? I'll try to attach a picture.
Thanks in advance! BY

BBB Axle.jpg

[Revolution]

if you have the retaining ring out, the axle will come out eventually. It can be a real pain.

If you take the "box" off it will be easier.

Get a small wire brush and clean where the bearing needs to slide out.


I ended up removing the differential cover and using a pry bar "very carefully" between the ends of the axle to nudge it out.

There is an eBay source for bearings, axles and other parts. Ill post a link in a bit.

[Revolution]

http://stores.ebay.com/forestcart?_t...p2047675.l2568

This chinese eBay seller has lots of the BBB parts. I have not found the bearings yet. They may not have any more?

The bearing is not a standard Ezgo bearing, it is about half the width of the regular Ezgo.

[byoung]

Thanks Revolution. I got the axle out but it wasn't easy…vise grips, torch, slide hammer and some brute force! I have all 4 axles out and replacing all axle bearing. Found the bearings for the front and rear axles, plus front oil seal on Amazon. I searched the part number and they all came up.
-BY

[Badboy08]

Byoung, Do you by chance still have the part numbers for the bearings and seals? I have looked all over for a parts diagram and can't find one! By he way, I have purchased several parts for my 08' Classic from Forrestcarts on eBay and they have been great, even when I got the wrong shocks! They swapped them out no questions asked!

[ScottA58]

Originally Posted by Badboy08

Byoung, Do you by chance still have the part numbers for the bearings and seals? I have looked all over for a parts diagram and can't find one! By he way, I have purchased several parts for my 08' Classic from Forrestcarts on eBay and they have been great, even when I got the wrong shocks! They swapped them out no questions asked!

I also need the part numbers for the front bearings and seals. Can someone please provide the part numbers?

[ScottA58]

BTT

[upstatewoodie]

have any of y'all replaced the CV axles? I replaced a bad hub this weekend and when I reassembled I have a horrible clunk on the same wheel and now I am wondering if the CV axle went bad and its what tore up the hub. I am contemplating replacing CV axle or swapping it to 2wd EZgo front end. I have a 2008 classic with two separate controllers.

[TonicThrower]

Originally Posted by upstatewoodie

have any of y'all replaced the CV axles? I replaced a bad hub this weekend and when I reassembled I have a horrible clunk on the same wheel and now I am wondering if the CV axle went bad and its what tore up the hub. I am contemplating replacing CV axle or swapping it to 2wd EZgo front end. I have a 2008 classic with two separate controllers.

Are you still considering getting rid of your front end?

[49ford]

Does anyone following this thread know which ezgo front ends bolt up to the BBB's? I may be doing this soon.