Ruko Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 I have a stock rear axle that has a bend in it. Can they be straightened?? If so what is the best way?? I have access to a press and V-blocks so I could dial it in good. Would it hurt to put some heat on it or are they heat treated or something?? Quote
SANDSTAR Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 I think you will never get it as straight as it was. But if you have tools, it's worth a try. Get it close and run it. I would not heat it. Quote
Redlined Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 (edited) I have a stock rear axle that has a bend in it. Can they be straightened?? If so what is the best way?? I have access to a press and V-blocks so I could dial it in good. Would it hurt to put some heat on it or are they heat treated or something?? 388496[/snapback] Once a shaft has bent, it will always tend to move to that bent position again, even if you are successful at getting it straight. I suggest picking up a new/used one, as 929 says Edited July 4, 2005 by Redlined Quote
BansheeBillyBob Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 get a new one only like 300 or somthin like that and widen that bitch up Quote
Holyman Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 I would never run a straightened axle. The fatigue on the metal is irreversable even if the axle is "straightened". I would especially not ride on an axle that was bent during jumping. In my opinion an axle bent during jumping was already weak and should be rejected. I have asked for bent axles myself to practice some things with but I will NEVER ride on a "repaired" axle and I would shy away from buying a used axle too because it's one of the most critical parts for your safety. Quote
2001 929 Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 just dont buy a used one from someone that tears shit up, i have a buddy with a used banshee axle in good condition, and another buddy with a polished one in excellent condition. and if u want to narrow it up, buy a raptor axle Quote
locogato11283 Posted July 4, 2005 Report Posted July 4, 2005 time for new axle. i hear those g forces are supposedto be pretty good. i personally run all LSR... Quote
Ruko Posted July 5, 2005 Author Report Posted July 5, 2005 Thanks everybody... I guess I will look for a new one. I am getting some new +2 a-arms anyway so maybe I will go with a wider axle as well. Quote
namshee Posted July 5, 2005 Report Posted July 5, 2005 I would never run a straightened axle. The fatigue on the metal is irreversable even if the axle is "straightened". I would especially not ride on an axle that was bent during jumping. In my opinion an axle bent during jumping was already weak and should be rejected.I have asked for bent axles myself to practice some things with but I will NEVER ride on a "repaired" axle and I would shy away from buying a used axle too because it's one of the most critical parts for your safety. 388596[/snapback] WORD Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted July 5, 2005 Report Posted July 5, 2005 Like the other said, don't chance it. Once there is a bend, the "long" side of the bend has been stretched, and the "short" side has been shrunk and/or compressed. Now you have an axle with 3 different metal hardnesses instead of one uniform hardness & temper. Just go get another axle. You'll wish you did if you end up wrecking because of it. There is no price someone isn't willing to pay when they are sitting in the hospital. Quote
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