Just was thinking after reading a few post, that some are using anti-seize when installing axles and some do not. What are your thoughts? 
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Installing New Axles - Anti-seize? or Not?
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Donald,
You can purchase nickel based Anti-Seize at NAPA stores.
That's where I got my last bottle that I carry along in the Toyhauler.
For this application, I don't think there is any problem using copper based. Nickel was developed for high temperature applications...like steam turbines running 1000 degree steam at 2400 psi. Just don't think we get there with side by sides....
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You can purchase nickel based Anti-Seize at NAPA stores.
That's where I got my last bottle that I carry along in the Toyhauler.
For this application, I don't think there is any problem using copper based. Nickel was developed for high temperature applications...like steam turbines running 1000 degree steam at 2400 psi. Just don't think we get there with side by sides....
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Do you guys think anti-seize would be a better choice than Green Grease.
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Pete,
The intention of the grease or anti-seize on the splines is to keep everything out of the splines.
Is grease better? I dunno. I do know that nickel based anti-seize doesn't thin out, doesn't wash out, and provides excellent corrosion resistance. And it keeps the splines from getting stuck together.
Does that really mean anything of value?
I can't say. In my powerhouse career, we used anti-seize for conditions like the axle spline fits.
JMO
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The intention of the grease or anti-seize on the splines is to keep everything out of the splines.
Is grease better? I dunno. I do know that nickel based anti-seize doesn't thin out, doesn't wash out, and provides excellent corrosion resistance. And it keeps the splines from getting stuck together.
Does that really mean anything of value?
I can't say. In my powerhouse career, we used anti-seize for conditions like the axle spline fits.
JMO
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Thanks Stuart that certainly helps. Next Q, how did this thread get bumped back to the top with out a post? Just curious
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Just greased the wheel bearings on my new 2017 XP1000 4-seater. Also pulled the axles and antiseized the splines, inner & outer.
I really feel that it will beneficial if and when one of those half-shafts break. I've read plenty of horror stories about that "stub" being seized or rusted into the diff.
My buggy has one ride in it. Mostly just enough to break in the drive belt. It took between 15 - 17 pumps on the grease gun to see grease coming out. I use Lewis Holcomb's bearing greaser (Two Guys Hobby).
I really feel that it will beneficial if and when one of those half-shafts break. I've read plenty of horror stories about that "stub" being seized or rusted into the diff.
My buggy has one ride in it. Mostly just enough to break in the drive belt. It took between 15 - 17 pumps on the grease gun to see grease coming out. I use Lewis Holcomb's bearing greaser (Two Guys Hobby).
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Thanks, I just now got back to this forum, I guess I am spending too much time on the General forum..
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use locktite n7000 non metal base nuclear grade only anti seize for GE Turbines and rated for 2400 degrees
Yes, I use a good quality waterproof grease on the splines. The rear axles in the diff don't actually run in oil, they are above the oil level and don't get a lot of lube. Anti-seize or grease should be used unless you like to fight stuck axles. Out here in the west we don't get as much water and mud riding as you Guys & Gals in the east.
I always use anti-seize on exhaust system bolts and pipes.
Les
I always use anti-seize on exhaust system bolts and pipes.
Les
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