 Advice on axle suppport with engine removed |
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| 914work |
 Apr 25 2018, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Apr 24 2018, 06:55 PM)  It doesn't have to extend all the way to both trailing arms as shown with the PVC pipe. Whatever is the longest single piece that can be installed without challenge will do just fine. While expensive in comparison, my axle tool beats all the other techniques hands down. I only invented it because I've tried all the other methods mentioned, and got tired of the shortcomings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) While there is no doubt of the quality of the product you offer Chris... $190!!! Hard to justify that kind of expense compared to the the solution I posted as example. As to using a spare set of stubs, Id prefer to do that but sometimes its not warranted. Often it can be a real PITA just to remove the nut. |
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| Bartlett 914 |
Apr 26 2018, 07:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,214 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 23 2018, 08:16 PM) Best Idea I have seen so far, Keeps the CV's clean also |
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| ChrisFoley |
Apr 26 2018, 07:24 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,920 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 26 2018, 12:56 AM) While there is no doubt of the quality of the product you offer Chris... $190!!! Hard to justify that kind of expense compared to the the solution I posted as example. I raised the price recently because the cost of powdercoating is substantial. Maybe I should offer them uncoated for $50 less. The value depends mostly on how long you'll have the engine out of the car and how much you'll need to roll the tub around. IMO, a long cardboard/PVC tube is far better than the coat hanger/bungee method when it comes to rolling the car around. But it lacks one feature - mine raises the shafts up high enough to easily crawl under them to work in the engine compartment. |
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| maf914 |
Apr 26 2018, 08:07 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None
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914werke,
Interesting solution. What diameter PVC pipe is that? Thanks. I copied the photos, blew up the view, but could not read the print on the pipes. A quick look at the Lowe's site indicates a 10 ft length of 4"dia is $11 and 6"dia is $35. |
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| 914work |
Apr 26 2018, 10:05 AM
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| mb911 |
Apr 26 2018, 10:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,819 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Apr 26 2018, 05:24 AM) QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 26 2018, 12:56 AM) While there is no doubt of the quality of the product you offer Chris... $190!!! Hard to justify that kind of expense compared to the the solution I posted as example. I raised the price recently because the cost of powdercoating is substantial. Maybe I should offer them uncoated for $50 less. The value depends mostly on how long you'll have the engine out of the car and how much you'll need to roll the tub around. IMO, a long cardboard/PVC tube is far better than the coat hanger/bungee method when it comes to rolling the car around. But it lacks one feature - mine raises the shafts up high enough to easily crawl under them to work in the engine compartment. Agreed 100% Powder painting and all the things behind the scenes plus the fact volume of sales is relative small makes producing cool parts like this hard to make any money on. |
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| mb911 |
Apr 26 2018, 10:37 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,819 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Apr 26 2018, 08:37 AM) QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Apr 26 2018, 05:24 AM) QUOTE(914werke @ Apr 26 2018, 12:56 AM) While there is no doubt of the quality of the product you offer Chris... $190!!! Hard to justify that kind of expense compared to the the solution I posted as example. I raised the price recently because the cost of powdercoating is substantial. Maybe I should offer them uncoated for $50 less. The value depends mostly on how long you'll have the engine out of the car and how much you'll need to roll the tub around. IMO, a long cardboard/PVC tube is far better than the coat hanger/bungee method when it comes to rolling the car around. But it lacks one feature - mine raises the shafts up high enough to easily crawl under them to work in the engine compartment. Agreed 100% Powder painting and all the things behind the scenes plus the fact volume of sales is relative small makes producing cool parts like this hard to make any money on. Sorry should clarify this message was to defend racer chris prices.. |
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| rhodyguy |
Apr 26 2018, 11:18 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I didn't mean to imply using the PVC for rolling transport. As Chris mentioned, superior for pushing the car around than other methods.
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| 914werke |
Apr 26 2018, 11:26 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,035 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I don't think there is an argument.
Quality parts cost $ that temporary solutions dont. |
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| Mark Henry |
Apr 26 2018, 12:19 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I like the PVC solution for short term, Chris' for longer.
My swayAway axles still have the pretty powder coat on them and I don't want to scratch them up. Edit: damn just checked, my 108mm cv's are 4-1/4" so I'd need 6" PVC. |
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| ChrisFoley |
Apr 26 2018, 12:37 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,920 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Apr 26 2018, 02:19 PM) Edit: damn just checked, my 108mm cv's are 4-1/4" so I'd need 6" PVC. The flanges on my tool have 3 sets of holes to accommodate the various CVs we use. A 4.5" od steel tube would do the trick for your big CVs. A couple of split rings made of wood to insert in the ends would keep the tube away from the axle shafts. |
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| sixaddict |
Apr 28 2018, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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I like this one (pvc) !!! Almost always transporting without engine and this allows to turn and not flop.
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