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xzener
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 Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:41 pm Post subject: Short Axle HELP! |
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Hey guys,
Need a HUGE favor. I am in the process of converting my 68 Ghia to short axle. I have purchased all the parts needed, but am in a serious pickle. I attempted to assemble the tube/end casting by heating the end casting and freezing (dry ice) the tube. The process didn't go as planned and need to press the two the rest of the way... Problem is... I don't know exactly how much further, I think about 3/4" but am not positive. There is a groove in the tube where the pin on the end casting is suppose to meet.
Please, if anyone has a short axle tube assembled with the end casting, I need a measurement. Pictured below is my assembly, I have drawn lines where I need someone to measure from. From the bell end of the tube to the mark on the end casting. I think its supposed to be around 18" or so.
PLEASE HELP!!
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sputnick60
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xzener
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| Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:30 pm Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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Yes... Been talking to myself in that forum thread and asking questions too. I have sent links to guys in the classifieds asking for help. Hope to get an answer. I'm stuck.
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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Decided to send my tubes off to Rancho for proper assembly... Will be back on track in no time. Now to order some rotors.
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:16 pm Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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Yeah... Perhaps I should just keep it to myself... Like anyone else will have issues with a short axle conversion. 
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CiderGuy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:50 am Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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What size tires are you planning on using ?
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:43 am Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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Are you trying to remove the end casting and put it on your existing tube? If so, why didn't you just replace the entire tube assembly? You have to take them completely off to swap the axle. Seems like a lot of unnecessary work.
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xzener
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| Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:06 am Post subject: Re: Short Axle HELP! |
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Planning on a 17X7 rim.
No, I bought used short axle end castings, bearing caps, tubes, boots, axles, etc. More or less building from scratch.
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