One was bent at one time and was cut and rewelded. It measures 1/16 th shorter than the other. I got the other one into the socket and the pin in it. Went to put the rewelded one on and it looks to be 1/4 inch to long when held up to the socket and with the pin in. When I bought the tractor an 8n the pivot pin in the axle was worn badly and I replaced it. Ok question is, is there a trick to tweaking the axle enough to get the rod back in or do I cut it and reweld it to a length that will work? I haven't started the engine yet after rebuilding it and all I can come up with is a 4x4 and jack between the front and rear tire to push that side of the axle forward enough to get it to fit. Some answer would be appreciated because the mirth has done left the building here. I did get it to go back in once before but have since replaced the axle pivot pin and bushings.