Having an axle made???
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klink
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Sam, the splines on those shafts are rolled in. It's a process that forges the splines while is creates them, which makes them very strong. Some spline are cut using a hob or broach, but not the ones on axle shafts. If you were to have a machine shop machine them they wouldn't last very long.
There are places that custom make shafts, I'd contact some offroad axle companys.
There are places that custom make shafts, I'd contact some offroad axle companys.
Torch
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Smokey Yunick built a car with independant rear suspension using the transaxle and driveshafts from an eldorado.. gotsta be some way...
what about cutting the shafts and sleeve them with 1/4" wall dom? look at how some driveshafts are built
what about cutting the shafts and sleeve them with 1/4" wall dom? look at how some driveshafts are built
offroadrolls
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I've machined splines on axles and then sent them out and had them hardened.
No problems so far.........knock on wood.
No problems so far.........knock on wood.
zzrodder
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It used to be common practice to have the thicker 9" Ford axles cut down and resplined, but they were not recommended for racing or hi-perf use.
I'm sure the major axle/rear end specialists could do the job... (for a price of course..
) , like Strange, Currie, Moser etc.
I'm sure the major axle/rear end specialists could do the job... (for a price of course..
) , like Strange, Currie, Moser etc.Sunnybeach
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I am no expert but what about some spacers at the current hubs or some crazy offset rims. May be cheaper and easier than new shafts.
Just a thought
Just a thought
