Great video, thanks for sharing. I've struggled with this process in the past (cherry red circle and water quenching) but need to have another crack at it soon.
We straightened one out with come along and frame stands while hitting it with acetylene torch and a sledge hammer. Took like 3 rounds of getting a pretty big section cherry red
Hey I have a 99-04 super duty front axle as well Haven’t built it yet but I have all the parts for it would I be able to get some of those jig pieces to confirm that it is not bent before I proceed. Thank you the videos are amazing
Thanks for the compliment! Please email 4x4drones@gmail.com to get your hands on some. I lost my access to the 3D printer I was using, but he’s got them covered.
You could definitely find a way to do that I’m sure. The pieces might need to change to make seeing the center point a little easier with a laser level.
They might make the steel more brittle. By grinding all the welding down at the end, I believe I reset a lot of the steel to be less brittle. I’m not a metals expert by any means. I also added a truss to this axle, so I won’t have any strength issues. For other doing this, I would just weld the tubes without quenching and that should solve a lot of potential problems.
@@aireddown813 I love the looks of ton axles set up with a decent size tire on stuff it doesn’t belong. That’s why God gave us welders and and tools !! I told you earlier I couldn’t find an email address for you , if you have one you don’t mind posting on here , I’ll send you some pics of my regular cab short bed 1 ton Frankenstein build 👌
And here is my problem. My Ford 8.8 bent in the center section. It closed up the shim gap .006", so my machined surface for the bearing race is crooked. I really don't know if I can bend the tube straight and CAREFULLY re-machine the race wall with a dremel and it work or not. I'm quite a ways into rebuild, already installed all new bearings b/c it had water in it. Little did I know that when the previous owner ditched it, they bent the tube AND got water in it. Any thoughts on a bent housing and the ideas I have to fix it??
That sounds like a real big problem. I’d like to think that you could use the bottle jack method to force the axle the opposite direction. If it bent at the center, maybe it would bend back at the center? That’s a tough problem my friend.
Thanks! I sure can. I just need some measurements from you. I need the carrier bearing race outside diameter and the inside diameter of the axle tubes at the end.
@@aireddown813 Ford 8.8 tube ID = 2.530" (bearing #1559) and the carrier bearing cup OD = 3.0625" (set 36 bearings) i could also use a set, please sir. bthompson47f@hotmail.com
Sure thing. Just get me the inside diameter of the axle tube at the inner C, and get me the carrier bearing race diameter just in case it’s different after 04.
Sure can. Can you get me a some measurements of the axle tube ID at the ends of the housing and the carrier bearing race OD? The more accurate the better.
You are definitely right. I definitely learned that this time around. I have a weed burner now for welding cast, but it’s probably still not hot enough to get a housing cherry red.
Robert Andrews - That depends on how bent it is. If it’s a little bent, the MIG welding method will work. If it’s very bent, you’ll probably have to rig up a bottle jack and some chains to a frame and press the axle straight.
I used to work on late model stock and we used a torch and an angle finder to get the rear end to do what it's supposed to do. Nice work
Great video, thanks for sharing.
I've struggled with this process in the past (cherry red circle and water quenching) but need to have another crack at it soon.
Absolutely brilliant, I might try this on aD44. Might even leave it on the vehicle lol
Nice info. These pucks would be good for explorer 8.8 “junkyard” shortening in hot rods. 1/4” wall tubes should be able to take the heat.
We straightened one out with come along and frame stands while hitting it with acetylene torch and a sledge hammer. Took like 3 rounds of getting a pretty big section cherry red
Hey I have a 99-04 super duty front axle as well
Haven’t built it yet but I have all the parts for it would I be able to get some of those jig pieces to confirm that it is not bent before I proceed.
Thank you the videos are amazing
Thanks for the compliment! Please email 4x4drones@gmail.com to get your hands on some. I lost my access to the 3D printer I was using, but he’s got them covered.
What’s an easy way to eyeball and see if your axle is bent?
Would welding the axle tubes to the housing cause the axle to bend?
How did you determine where the bend was; if it was bent closer to the knuckle, could you have just created an S bend rather than straightening it?
Hello. I didn’t know for sure. And I’m not sure it will matter as long as point A to point B is straight.
Hello, do you make jigs for the AAM 9.25 Ram 2500 front axle? Or do you know if one’s you make would work for the AAM axle? Thank you
Email 4x4drones@gmail.com. He’s making them these days and may be able to make a custom one.
Cold you use a laser level with these 3D printed jigs?
You could definitely find a way to do that I’m sure. The pieces might need to change to make seeing the center point a little easier with a laser level.
I have a question, these several heat and fat cold procedures won't make the axle tuve more fragile?
They might make the steel more brittle. By grinding all the welding down at the end, I believe I reset a lot of the steel to be less brittle. I’m not a metals expert by any means. I also added a truss to this axle, so I won’t have any strength issues. For other doing this, I would just weld the tubes without quenching and that should solve a lot of potential problems.
Got the parts!!! Going to try the harbor freight blowtorch since I don't have access to any kind of welder.
Are you still making the 3D printed parts? If so I have a jeep jk Dana 44 that needs some love
A friend of my 4x4drones@gmail.com makes them now. Email him and he can help you with that axle of yours.
@@aireddown813 thanks man much appreciated
I thought I was gonna get to see the weed burner in action !! But your method worked . I can’t wait to see the Durango with 1 tons !!
Thanks my friend! It should be a helluva beast. I’ll tell ya that weed burner is 100X better than MAP gas. I’ll never use map gas like that again.
@@aireddown813
I love the looks of ton axles set up with a decent size tire on stuff it doesn’t belong. That’s why God gave us welders and and tools !! I told you earlier I couldn’t find an email address for you , if you have one you don’t mind posting on here , I’ll send you some pics of my regular cab short bed 1 ton Frankenstein build 👌
@@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee I posted it on a different thread, but it’s daniel@chapman-adams.com
Are you still making these 3d printed pucks? I have a 97 super duty dana 60 front diff I need them for.
Get with my friend 4x4drones@gmail.com. He’s been making these pucks. Thanks
Thanks
Any chance you make these for a corporate 14 bolt?
I have a 2017 gm 12 bolt 9.5 rear end can you send me a link so I can print some of those pucks
Get in touch with 4x4drones@gmail.com. He’s the guy making those things at the moment.
And here is my problem. My Ford 8.8 bent in the center section. It closed up the shim gap .006", so my machined surface for the bearing race is crooked. I really don't know if I can bend the tube straight and CAREFULLY re-machine the race wall with a dremel and it work or not. I'm quite a ways into rebuild, already installed all new bearings b/c it had water in it. Little did I know that when the previous owner ditched it, they bent the tube AND got water in it. Any thoughts on a bent housing and the ideas I have to fix it??
That sounds like a real big problem. I’d like to think that you could use the bottle jack method to force the axle the opposite direction. If it bent at the center, maybe it would bend back at the center? That’s a tough problem my friend.
Can I try to do this when the axel is on the car? I can use wheel alignment to check results
I don’t see why not.
Hello, I would like the plastic thinks for check the axletubes ,I am from Europe, would you ship it?For me its better 3d print file,much faster.
Email 4x4drones@gmail.com. He makes those pieces now.
Awesome build bro keep it up
Thanks my friend!
I can totally make you a set for a dana 30. I just need the ID of the axle tube at the inner C, and the OD of a the carrier bearing race.
Awesome work man! I just want to have them just in case lol
Thanks man! You can get them from 4x4drones@gmail.com
Do you make them for an 05+😊
Nice work and idea! Can you 3D print these guides for a Dana 30 and Dana 44?
Thanks! I sure can. I just need some measurements from you. I need the carrier bearing race outside diameter and the inside diameter of the axle tubes at the end.
@@aireddown813 Will need to measure the tubes, bearing race is easy as I can find the race specs. How much would a set run?
@@ivanvujadinovic9905 I've been doing $10 per set
I would like to get a set of these indicators for a 2006 F350 front diff
Email 4x4drones@gmail.com. He’s been taking care of these pieces.
Nice! I want a set!
@@bobinnm3786 Reach out to 4x4drones@gmail.com - he took over making them for me a long time ago, but I’m not sure he still does it.
Any chance you can print these for a Ford 8.8?
I can. I need the carrier bearing race diameter and the inside diameter of the end of the axle tube
@@aireddown813 Ford 8.8 tube ID = 2.530" (bearing #1559) and the carrier bearing cup OD = 3.0625" (set 36 bearings) i could also use a set, please sir. bthompson47f@hotmail.com
Where can i get the files for these pucks
I have a 05 Superduty Dana 60 and I’d like to get a set of your alignment jig.
Sure thing. Just get me the inside diameter of the axle tube at the inner C, and get me the carrier bearing race diameter just in case it’s different after 04.
@@aireddown813 Awesome, Inner C axle tube diameter is 3.045, Carrier bearing race diameter is 3.812.
@@ScootinNTunin awesome. I’ll cook up a set and reply when they are done.
@@aireddown813 Sweet! Thank you. Let me know how to pay you
@@ScootinNTunin hey man. I’ve got the files made. I just have to sneak these into the print queue. Hoping to print Monday.
Can you a set for GM 8.6
Email my friend at 4x4drones@gmail.com
He does all the alignment jigs these days.
I'm in Carson City. Could you make me a set for a Chrysler 8.25?
Sure can. Can you get me a some measurements of the axle tube ID at the ends of the housing and the carrier bearing race OD? The more accurate the better.
You need a "rose bud" torch to heat that large area cheery red...that mapp gas and tig machine ain't doing squat
You are definitely right. I definitely learned that this time around. I have a weed burner now for welding cast, but it’s probably still not hot enough to get a housing cherry red.
Could I get the stl file I have a 3d printer I need them for a jeep tj dana 44 front
Email 4x4drones@gmail.com. He does all these spacers now since I’ve lost my 3D printer access. He probably has some files he can give you a deal on.
You don’t got a act torch aka blue tip wrench cheaper than using all that welding and grinding
It’s probably the next serious tool I buy. Haha
6:24 🤣LMFAO
I don’t think the quenching was necessary using the MIG process, hopefully that area isn’t work hardened too much.
I think all the nasty hot grinding I did to mow down the beads annealed the area. Also, the truss will add a ton of strength.
You’re probably right tho. I bet it didn’t really help at all.
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Gouging because you don’t uphill mig
The joke LOL
Haha 🤣
So how would you suggest to straighten an axle.put in new tubes, seriously.i think my left rear might be bent
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Robert Andrews - That depends on how bent it is. If it’s a little bent, the MIG welding method will work. If it’s very bent, you’ll probably have to rig up a bottle jack and some chains to a frame and press the axle straight.