That's what I thought after his post that said the thrust block has been removed so nothing should be stopping them from going all the way in, yet they stick out too far. The only other possibility is the axles are designed for wider brakes.
ONE last thing you can check. IF this is a POWER lock or a CONE sure grip they have 2 pieces to the side gear and cone. ARE THEY LINED UP! THE splines could have spun out od alignment...
CHECK this because it will be yourt 1/2" distance.
