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WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
3 years 4 weeks ago #232422
by juiceman
WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U was created by juiceman
Does anyone have a nice straight "dead axle" for a D2 4U that they would like to sell? D24U1275SPG is the serial of my pigeon toed crawler.
I have not checked with Florin or General Gear yet. Shipping to 95993 ZIP code.
Thanks in advance, JM
I have not checked with Florin or General Gear yet. Shipping to 95993 ZIP code.
Thanks in advance, JM
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3 years 4 weeks ago #232431
by gemdozer
Replied by gemdozer on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
Do you have a part number am having a sproket shaft 1f1820 and and 4b6545
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3 years 4 weeks ago #232440
by side-seat
Replied by side-seat on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
Put it in a big press and straighten it. That's what I've done in the past.
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3 years 4 weeks ago #232443
by Rome K/G
Replied by Rome K/G on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
Put it in a big press and straighten it. That's what I've done in the past.
Your right, if it got bent then it can be bent straight. Put it in a lathe and keep checking it for out of roundness until it's straight again.
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3 years 4 weeks ago #232455
by neil
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
Replied by neil on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
Juice, is it bent or is it worn? Mine is straight but worn, so the track frames spread at the front going forward, and come straight when reversing. Mine is "supposed" to be going into the shop to be built up one of these days.....
Cheers,
Neil
Pittsford, NY
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3 years 3 weeks ago #232475
by side-seat
Replied by side-seat on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
Yeah Neil has a point too. Shaft worn and bushings on track frame it fits into. Not to mention the slides that attach to the track frames idler axle and bushings all play a roll in keeping everything aligned.
Build up what you can and re machine and make new bushings as needed. I'm doing that on my Fifteen rebuild now. We have a D2 & D4 that's getting the same treatment.
Build up what you can and re machine and make new bushings as needed. I'm doing that on my Fifteen rebuild now. We have a D2 & D4 that's getting the same treatment.
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3 years 3 weeks ago #232479
by juiceman
Replied by juiceman on topic WTB: "Dead Axle" for D2 4U
All good points fellas. I noticed it being pigeon toed, never noticed any slop or movement, so guessing slightly bent. Runs fine as is, but the folks that know me, are aware that isn't my style. Would not take much to correct I am hoping, just looking at easiest way to remedy! Thanks. JM
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