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 axles be Resplined?

stock axles are case hardened,even if you use a 31 spline axle,you still have the same problem. a lot of machine shops will anneil the axle,then it can be resplined.in doing so, its only good for driving on the street.

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 axles be shortened?

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.

How do you measure axle track width?

Measure across the tires on one axle from the outside of the tread on one tire to the inside of the tread on the tire on the other side of the vehicle, using a tape measure. This measurement is the track width.

How much HP can a 8.8 rear end handle?

Dead stock (31 spline version, which is what the Explorer has) it can handle up to about 400 rwhp as long as you’re not on DR’s or Slicks. As soon as you go to those, you have to weld the tubes at a minimum.

Is the Ford 8.8 a good axle?

Although not serving up the same beef as the respected Ford 9-inch, the slightly smaller 8.8-inch has held its own as a good medium-duty wheeling axle, especially when used on lighter rigs.

Is it possible to narrow the rear end?

If you are just narrowing the rearend, and not adding a whole bunch of brackets for a 4 bar suspension or ladder bars then the welding is not quite as critical. Simple alignment can be obtained by temporarily tacking four alignment bars to the axle tubes in order to hold the housing end in alignment when it is welded back on.

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.

How to tighten and shorten Dutchman axles?

Install a pair of our new billet ends, Semi float types – Most popular domestic vehicles, Labor only. (Import, industrial, and special housings: Call for quote & info). Install filler or drain fitting (Labor & Material). Weld tubes to the coconut with special alloy rod. Add a back brace to any DMI housing choice (except alum. housing).

Can You trim the rear end of a car?

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. There are even times when one axle tube may already be shorter than the other, and you can get away with cutting only one side to achieve your desired width.