Dana 60 axle shaft machining

[Rjhoward32006]

Okay so i broke a u joint in the front axle. Over steering it because i dont like using knuckle stops but would rather limit the ram. Which i learned i do not have correct because i have the arms pulled back closer to the Kp on the high steer arm. I will be limiting it for a short fix for our race at aop later this month.
I really like the turning radious and would like to keep it turning as far as it is now. So i thought about having the axles machined so i could keep the turning radious i have but not bind the yokes togethor.
Anyone know of a local shop that does this? Or has anyone ever done this?

location is Atlanta area, only shop I've seen do this is out of IN

 

[Rokcrler]

Re:

Hudlow axle, branik, WOD...

 

[Rjhoward32006]

Email's sent to wod and hudlow.

Anyone ever done this before, pros/cons, likes/dislikes?

 

[tiny]

I did it with a bunch of used cut-off wheels. I dont know if i would do it again, because it took such a long time. Maybe if i found the right size wheel. Im thinking 2", maybe smaller. Still a lot of grind and check, grind and check.

 

[Rokcrler]

This is on the extreme side...

If all you need is a little bit, a carbide burr and 4.5" flap disk will work. I just did some 1310 and 1350 yokes

 

[Rjhoward32006]

okay that answers my questions. I think I just need a little. shortly after the tire is going to hit the link bar. Then I will limit ram to keep it off the link bars and will have no worries of them binding again.
thanks for the info.

 

[paradisepwoffrd]

Re: Re: Dana 60 axle shaft machining

This is on the extreme side...

If all you need is a little bit, a carbide burr and 4.5" flap disk will work. I just did some 1310 and 1350 yokes

I feel like that much would make the shaft weaker?

 

[Rokcrler]

I thought so too, but im not one to question Branik :****: Havent seen any broken shafts though.

 

[Rjhoward32006]

just as an update in case someone need the info in the future,
WOD said they do not perform this service and referred me to Branik.
Branik charges $300 for a set. That's 2 inners and 2 outers, or $75 a piece.
Haven't heard from Hudlow as of yet

 

[redneckengineered]

just as an update in case someone need the info in the future,
WOD said they do not perform this service and referred me to Branik.
Branik charges $300 for a set. That's 2 inners and 2 outers, or $75 a piece.
Haven't heard from Hudlow as of yet

Call Hudlow, I don't know if they answer email. Tell him Andrew sent you. 423-362-3006

 

[sleepsontoilet]

No issues with my branik clearanced shafts yet