How much does it cost to Respline an axle?

Around here the cost to respline stock axles is about 150.00 – 200.00. You can get axles from Dutchman for just a little more than that and son’t have to worry about your local machinist screwing it up. If you do it yourself remember that the pinion is offset so you’ll have to make one side longer than the other.

Can you shorten a rear axle?

If your car has already been blessed with a stout housing and simply needs a trim, cutting down the axles and rearend housing can be a cost-efficient way to fit those asphalt crayons out back. A cost-effective option for fitting bigger tires is to have your original housing chopped down and the axles re-splined.

Can you shorten axle shafts?

The only other way shorten some axles is: -Cut the axle just inboard of the bearing and seal diameter. -Ream a hole into the end of the axle under where the bearings sit. -Turn the other end of the axle down to fit into the hole you reamed with as much shrink fit as you think you can get away with.

Can you weld an axle shaft?

Axle Shaft Welding Friction welding provides a high-strength, cost-effective solution to join axle shaft sections or an axle to a hub. The narrow heat-affected zone of the weld area protects the molecular integrity of both components.

Can you cut and weld an axle?

Axles are made of very hard material and welding on them will cause problems. The only way that might work would be to tig with correct filler rod then re heat treat. Best way would be to have them cut down and resplind.

What type of steel is used in axles?

Axles are typically made from SAE grade 41xx steel or SAE grade 10xx steel. SAE grade 41xx steel is commonly known as “chrome-molybdenum steel” (or “chrome-moly”) while SAE grade 10xx steel is known as “carbon steel”.

Is Ford 8.8 limited-slip?

Like other Ford axles, the 8.8-inch came in both 28-spline and 31-spline versions. Aftermarket lockers are available to adapt the 8.8-inch open rear to limited-slip. If you find one with the correct axle width, you can build it to your own specifications easily.

Are all Ford 8.8 rear ends the same?

First appearing in 1977, the 8.8 is found in almost all Ford V8 cars from ’86 on, and in V6 Rangers and Explorers. There are 24 different Fords that offered the 8.8 rear axle. The 31-spline axles (1.29 inches in diameter) are more desirable but far less common.

How to narrow and shorten a CV axle?

Narrowing and Resplining your Rear C Clip axle shafts. Narrowing and Resplining your Front axle shafts. Narrowing and Resplining your CV half shafts. NOTE: CV axle shafts MUST be completely disassembled (we do not disassemble or re-assemble). >Click Here< for our CV axle “How to Order” guide.

Where can I buy axle narrowing and alignment tools?

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What kind of narrowing does a Dutchman axle need?

Narrowing and Resplining your Rear axle shafts [NON C Clip Axle Shafts]. Narrowing and Resplining your Rear C Clip axle shafts. Narrowing and Resplining your Front axle shafts. Narrowing and Resplining your CV half shafts. NOTE: CV axle shafts MUST be completely disassembled (we do not disassemble or re-assemble).

What can I do with Sunshine differential services?

Sunshine differential services is a one stop shop for all things pertaining to differentials. Diff. Repair & Change Over. Industrial Machine Diffs. Repair For other activities please select the activities link.