Is it possible to straighten a bent axle/hub end on an 11/5" or is the assembly junk?
TheBac Why do I keep doing this? Staff member Apr 19, 2008 15,577 1,833 113 Mid Michigan Nov 3, 2013 #1 Is it possible to straighten a bent axle/hub end on an 11/5" or is the assembly junk?
blk smoke lb7 <-----Lots of green $ Nov 8, 2010 5,694 0 36 57 belvidere,ill Nov 3, 2013 #2 yes,theres a company in Rockord that claims they can straighten anything,ive seen a guy cut off and weld on a new axel housing on 1 of our heavy duty trucks and it was perfect...........im not saying its cost effective but it can be done.
yes,theres a company in Rockord that claims they can straighten anything,ive seen a guy cut off and weld on a new axel housing on 1 of our heavy duty trucks and it was perfect...........im not saying its cost effective but it can be done.
prodiesel804 New member Feb 1, 2013 147 0 0 Ky Nov 3, 2013 #3 had a spindle replaced at the shop once, dont remember how much exactly but remember it would have cost less to replace the housing.
had a spindle replaced at the shop once, dont remember how much exactly but remember it would have cost less to replace the housing.
mackthehack DUH... Apr 16, 2007 831 0 16 Nov 3, 2013 #4 Might be cheaper just to buy a housing or complete axle. Thought I saw a couple 11.5's for sale on CompD.
Might be cheaper just to buy a housing or complete axle. Thought I saw a couple 11.5's for sale on CompD.
WVRigrat05 Wound for sound Jan 1, 2011 3,081 4 38 36 French Creek, West Virginia Nov 3, 2013 #5 Is the housing bent or the axle itself?
TheBac Why do I keep doing this? Staff member Apr 19, 2008 15,577 1,833 113 Mid Michigan Nov 4, 2013 #6 WVRigrat05 said: Is the housing bent or the axle itself? Click to expand... I havent torn it down that far yet. I was just curious if it was possible.
WVRigrat05 said: Is the housing bent or the axle itself? Click to expand... I havent torn it down that far yet. I was just curious if it was possible.
Cknight199 New member Aug 23, 2012 1,827 0 0 Salt Lake City, Utah Nov 4, 2013 #7 Jason wehrli has an 11.5 AAM axle for sale $500 used.
M mudbuster New member Dec 22, 2012 30 0 0 Nov 4, 2013 #8 Yes axle tubes can be straightened, and spindles can be replaced get ahold of DTS in Ionia.
TheBac Why do I keep doing this? Staff member Apr 19, 2008 15,577 1,833 113 Mid Michigan Nov 4, 2013 #9 Thanks Pat.