Speedi Sleeve for MB Axle

[LTjackMB41]

All I am looking for experience on use of Speedi Sleeves on a worn axle on a 1941 MB front axle (size 1.191"). 1). Specifically did it work? 2). What company and size did you use?

[bmorgil]

You can use the SKF chart attached, or there are some others on line for the correct sleeve. It should be a 99118. The best price almost always seems to come from Rock Auto on those things. I use have used and have recommended spedi-sleeves (wear sleeves) for decades. Yes they work and work well. Proper installation is imperative. I usually press them on as opposed to driving them on. You will need to make a tool to press the sleeve on to your axle shaft. You could try 2" PVC pipe or something similar and turn the I.D. to size.if you need to. Always fill a deep grove with liquid metal first. Currently I have sleeves on a few components in my jeep, including on the axle seal surface.

https://www.skf.com/us/products/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve

https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?partnum=99118

The sleeve will work well on the inner axle seal surface you have shown in your picture. That being said the sleeve will not repair a bearing surface.

[gmwillys]

Just like Bmorgil said, Speedy sleeves have saved the day on a lot of worn seal surfaces. Now a bearing surface a sleeve will not work, because the sleeve would not withstand the press fit of a bearing.