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Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/19/20 06:44 PM
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I just pulled this stock axle from my race car, relieving it from its honorable duties. I friend suggested that it could have an after-life in another car, provided it would be but in same side it came from and only used with a non hp combo. Although it is not on my agenda, I am nevertheless interested in what you think about that.
Ragnar in Iceland
Last edited by BadMoonRacer; 08/19/20 06:44 PM.
66 Charger, 451, .582" lift, 11" conv. 4.10:1. 4118 lbs 11.75@117 mph on regular Firestone Firehawk radials.
Icelandic Champion in MC 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2022.
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/19/20 10:33 PM
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Why would you sell something like this you wouldn't use to someone else?
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/20/20 01:59 AM
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Lets see, he didn't say he wanted to give it away, correct  How many American muscle cars do you think there are in Iceland?  I've broken two diver side axles like that, shame on me for taking a second chance after braking the first one with twists in the splines worst than his 
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/20/20 05:01 AM
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On an emergency and no having other option handy, I would reuse it on a regular street car for regular driver use ( including HP cars ) while trying to get a better one. I wouldn't use it on a truck being used carrying loads thought. Sure wouldn't use it having options, but sure I understand being overseas how hard would be get one.
With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/20/20 12:14 PM
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and only used with a non hp combo I wouldn't have a problem with that.
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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Hey Cab We all need a good laugh sometime, after what I found this morning on my Hemi block I needed one bad. I’ll post a pic tonite after I touch ground again.
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
[Re: Neil]
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I'd be looking at the outside for signs of twisting too. I've seen cars twist the axle off right at the flange. Was that a 8 3/4 axle or some other brand and type rear axle? I remember seeing Camaro break a axle at the outer bearing on the drivers side of a 12 bolt GM rear end on the starting line at OCIR years ago  That really mess his 1/4 panel up 
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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Thanks guys for giving your opinions. Based on your replies, I think it is OK to keep it as an emergency spare axle, if nothing else is available. Axles would take about 10-14 days to be shipped from the U.S. to Iceland and the rule of thumb is that you multiply the U.S. vendor´s price by 2 to get an idea about the final price once in your hands. The highest cost factor is shipping and a VAT that varies. This x2 calculation goes for all speed parts..
Ragnar in Iceland
66 Charger, 451, .582" lift, 11" conv. 4.10:1. 4118 lbs 11.75@117 mph on regular Firestone Firehawk radials.
Icelandic Champion in MC 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2022.
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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The one I saw was at a day time AHRA national race back in the early 1970s, the car was in the left lane and the axle broke off on the starting line. I think I saw another Camaro break a Mark Williams passenger side axle at the bearing also later at a different race
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Twisted axle,re-usable?
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08/21/20 10:41 AM
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Thanks guys for giving your opinions. Based on your replies, I think it is OK to keep it as an emergency spare axle, if nothing else is available. Axles would take about 10-14 days to be shipped from the U.S. to Iceland and the rule of thumb is that you multiply the U.S. vendor´s price by 2 to get an idea about the final price once in your hands. The highest cost factor is shipping and a VAT that varies. This x2 calculation goes for all speed parts..
Ragnar in Iceland
I wouldn't have a problem using it in another stockish car...of course no super hard launches.
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