Axle Shaft resplining

[paradisePWoffrd]

Is there anyone on here or local to Hickory that can spline/respline axle shafts? I need to get a few shafts cut down and splined.

 

[GONOVRIT]

I'm in need of this as well.

 

[95yjjeep]

I sent mine to Moser Axles. They did a great job. Not local but they definitely respline axles. I think Tarheel 4wd in Charlotte can do it also if I remember correctly.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

There has to be axle splining in nc somewhere. I'm not picky on cut vs rolled

 

[Granny]

I have considered doing this, but just don't believe I would see enough axle work to justify the cost of cutters & a "good" index head. No idea who to recommend locally.

 

[snappy]

Didnt will at right side do these?

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

@Will Carter. Can Rightside do this?

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

@Will Carter. Can Rightside do this?

Didnt will at right side do these?

Will said his equipment was in storage for now.

There's got to be someone around NC?


@MarsFab, @Cperry, @Oliver's

 

[R Q]

It cost me $18 to ship one axle to Moser. Probably well worth the money to have them do it for you.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

It cost me $18 to ship one axle to Moser. Probably well worth the money to have them do it for you.

They are my backup and I've used them before but I'd like to be able to talk/show to someone in person. What I'm wanting isn't just a simple cut/respline.

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

blue prints. either its right or wrong. paper tells no lies.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Sounds like I need to buy an indexer...

 

[ol'Jeeps]

Check with conover machine next door here

 

[Granny]

Sounds like I need to buy an indexer...

Here you go... http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=203-4010&PMPXNO=953782&PARTPG=INSRHI

... and a chuck is NOT included.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Here you go... http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=203-4010&PMPXNO=953782&PARTPG=INSRHI

... and a chuck is NOT included.

That indexer costs almost as much as my mill did. I'd rather buy old iron

 

[4sd air95]

Pretty sure there isnt a good local place that does it. Call Branik Motorsports, they can take care of whatever you need.

 

[Granny]

That indexer costs almost as much as my mill did. I'd rather buy old iron

Just be cautious when shopping for a used one.

 

[Pless]

Sounds like I need to buy an indexer...

Dumb question, but horizontal or vertical mill, what kind of tool would you use to get the proper profile?

I have seen it done on a horizontal, but with the right tool I don't see why it couldn't be done on a vertical?

 

[jeepinmatt]

Dumb question, but horizontal or vertical mill, what kind of tool would you use to get the proper profile?

I have seen it done on a horizontal, but with the right tool I don't see why it couldn't be done on a vertical?

It could certainly be done on either. I assume people use a horizontal because it's stiffer and easier to see. My mill is both horizontal and vertical. I'm not sure what tool to use, but I've got plenty of resources to find out if you'd like to know.

 

[Pless]

See what you can find out, I have only found one tool with the proper profile, it used carbide inserts and the holder was made by a small shop it was for a vertical. So I'm sure it has to be a common insert its just a matter of figuring out which one it is.

Edit: Found the tool and it has the insert number, but not sure I want to gamble with sending my money to D.D.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tools-supplies/219732-spline-milling-cutter.html