Chris,
I'm not sure what a new axle costs over there but I have straightened
several axles using just a hydraulic jack and a heavy channel iron frame
that I had lying around. You could find something overhanging to do the
pressing under. Do it a bit at a time and remember that the axle has some
elasticity so will spring back a bit. You have to go past the point of
elastic deformation to get some permanent change. Use two long, straight
edges against the brake drums or flanges to check for parallel. If you want
to check for cracks afterwards, get some dye penetrant and developer from
your local McMaster Carr or other industrial supply company.
cheers, derek
At 09:35 16/03/2000 -0500, Larry Paulick wrote:
>Chris, Rick and SS has all the parts you need. It would cost you more
>to straighten the bent axle that to get a new one from Rick. I priced both.
>
>The hardest part is pulling the hub. See past articles on this which
>offer good tool solutions to pull hub.
>
>Be sure to use anti seize on the hub when replacing, and you may have to
>pull it again when shimming the run out.
>
>Larry
>
>
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