Need some input

[86MUDRCJ]

I found a set of axles but the rear is bent. But I can find a rear axle really quick. Question is with how old the axles are,are they the same ad the newer ones as far as aftermarket? Opinions really appreciated. Link below:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/3568331716.html

 

[a31ford]

OK, here's the thing, GRAB THEM !!!!!!!!!!!! the rear is bent. SO ? there must be a trailer mfg. somewhere near you. or if you have to, some heavy wooden "dunnage" (blocks) a couple of lengths of grade 80 or 90 chain and a 20 ton jack. form a "Truss" (A) with the jack on the opposite side of the bend, throw a couple of old sleeping bags over the entire thing (to slow the chain down if it goes). Time and slow adjustments, works every time.

We do heavy truck axles at work, we use a backhoe in place of the jack.

you might want to mount a set of rims (no tires) on the axles this way you can measure the outside top and outside bottom (sides as well) rim to rim, to determine the bend and how to move the jack around to straighten the axle tubes.

do NOT use cable, chain looses it's bang in a short distance, cable on the other hand, will whip... and destroy ANYTHING in it's path.

Time and caution will get it straight.

No disassembly required, use the area between the backing plates and the spring perch for the chain, the taller the "A" the LESS intense the pressure needed to bend. (and the point of fulcrum on the axle is greater, TAKE YOUR TIME).....

OH, BTW, the dunnage is simply to get the axle off the ground, it's NOT in the chain system.

Greg

 

[PanamaExpat]

Nice find... I would snatch them up.

 

[doorgunner]

So.....this Rookie understands that the rear housing can be straightened while the axles are still installed in the housing.

Question: suppose you straighten the HOUSING and it measures good/straight.....then when the axle flange that is bolted to the rimis rotated & has a wobble-causing the rim to wobble-----can the bent axle flange also be straightened after removing it from the housing?

 

[a31ford]

I would replace the axle itself, it's made from some pretty tough stuff, and re-bending this type of steel is quite tough (over the strength of grade 80/90, I'm told).

Mind you.... a 200 ton press would most likely do it, if a person can set the fulcrum point correctly. (I've never tried personally).

Axles are used in many configurations, where as the pumpkin and gears would be harder to find...... (in his original case.)

Greg

 

[86MUDRCJ]

I didn't know how building the front would be, since its from an older truck. The rear is no biggie I'm pretty sure my grandpa has a 9" layin around somewhere.

 

[PanamaExpat]

I may get flamed for this but you have heard the old saying I am sure: ''They sure don't build them like that anymore.''

Just a guess but I would say that older axle is probably made to closer specs and of better materials than it's newer counterpart.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

I was thinking that also but I've never bought anything like that before so I'm just trying to learn as much as I can before I buy/invest in something like that. Also I've thought about doing a 3/4 ton and disc swap also and I've never seen one done on an axle this old