Tried Dropping an axle for the first Time.

I needed a dropped axle for my roadster project and had a old model A axle sitting out side so I figured why not. I looked through everybody's different posts with all sorts of info, tips and techniques for dropping axle's and different fixtures. After that I got to work and made up a jig and this is what I was able to come up with. Thanks to everyone who has posted on this topic all your info was greatly appreciated.

 

You gonna shoe us your setup and steps??

 

You did good.... Looks perfect.

 

Daaaaaaaaaaammm bro..That's sweet..I'd also like to see the jig and steps.

 

I can do that, No problem I'll take a few pics of the jig and post them on sunday. Thanks for the support!

 

Looks great!

 

Nice! My first dropped axle just hurt my foot and make a loud clanging noise.

 

Very very nice!!!!

 

Hell yeah!

 

Very nice, I really like the uniformed look you got to dropped area. Bob

 

Thanks Guys . A friend of mine said he would donate a model a axle to the cause. I'm going to make a few changes to the jig and a couple technique changes and it should be good to go, I think. If any one has any suggestions I'm all ears.

 

There is a nice look to an original axle thats been dropped, you captured it all,very nice work. JW

 

Almost hard to improve on that isn't it ?? Very nice proportions.

 

I like the way the axle has retained the correct look where it has been heated and dropped,,I have seen a lot of axles that have a over stretched look and visually is not pleasing,,you did a fantastic job. HRP

 

That is cool...

 

I'd like to see you do a 32 big beam and a 33-36 axle...

 

Very nicely done. Nice uniform look to the stretched area....when can I send an axle to ya?!

 

that's also what the axle said to the jig...

seriously though great job!
i wish i had the patience to try something like that.

 

Very nice work !!!

 

lookin good!

 

I like it....i like it alot...

 

What was your total drop in inches ??

 

I'm watching for a how-to as well! Nice job!

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That looks great! Excellent job!

 

Beautiful - I'm anxious to see your tooling pics.

 

Pure luck or skill, it will be hard to top that axle - it is perfect enough for me!
That is kinda like going fishing for the 1st time and landing a 20bass and wonder what all the fuss is all about.

 

I think you have us all glued to our screens in anticipation dude. Is it Sunday yet?

Nice job on the axle too. The webs of the axle and the overall shape looks great.

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That might be the nicest looking dropped axle I've ever seen. Please show us the fixture set up

 

Looks great
Does a king pin and lock still fit? ... And were’s the camber at?

 

That looks great to me!


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