[oletrucks] Axles

[Joseph Brancheck <jbrancheck@yahoo.com>]

I have a stock rear axle in my '52.  I was removing the torque tube and
installing a '58 pumpkin when I found that my axles had chips on the outer
bearing surface.  Not sure if "chip" is a very good discription... 3/8
inch long spots where it loos like the top 1/16 of an inch of metal has
fallen out.  Sort of like when an old hammer chips.  Is this a common
problem with old Chevy axles because the bearing rides there?  Is there a
newer axle that will fit?  Maybe one that already has 4 3/4 inch bolt
pattern?  

JBrancheck