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05-27-2011, 08:00 PM
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Can a rear axle be straightened?
One of my axles is bent I think outside the bearing area. Both the wheel and drum wooble a bit.
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05-28-2011, 06:18 AM
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Re: Can a rear axle be straightened?
Maybe, but it would take a pro with a set-up intended to do just that.
For the likely cost, I would just replace it......especially considering its age.
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05-28-2011, 06:51 AM
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Re: Can a rear axle be straightened?
Where's the best place to buy another one. I saw LMC has them for $150.
That's the only place I looked so far. Posted via Mobile Device
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05-28-2011, 10:15 AM
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Re: Can a rear axle be straightened?
did you put an indicator on it with out the drum on ?? just making sure ...
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05-28-2011, 12:10 PM
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Re: Can a rear axle be straightened?
I will have to rig something up to do that. I dont have the proper stuff for that.
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05-30-2011, 12:22 PM
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Re: Can a rear axle be straightened?
I messed with it some today. I took the wheel off and left the drum on.
I dont have a dial indicator, but I kinda measured it a redneck way. After all that, its about a 1/4" off from one side of the drum to the other. Give or take. Its got a wobble for sure. I noticed at LMC that the wheel bearing was over $100 too. This looks like a $250ish project when done.
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