Custom Axle Shafts (Where to buy now?) (1 Viewer)

[Chris Wilcox]

I just got off the phone with Trail Gear. They are not providing custom length axle shafts like Longfield did.
Being in the middle of a lengthy project I and am feeling that I may be stuck if I can't find another supplier of custom shafts.

What I need is a custom length FJ80 FRONT axle shaft as follows: Rear full float e-locker spline on the inboard end and a standard 80 birf with seal surface on the outer end.
Please tell me there are options. Otherwise I'll have to get a local machine shop custom fabricate one at $$$$$.

Options:
Local Machine Shop
Longfield / Trail Gear - Not anymore...

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Poser]

Try these folks:

https://www.dutchmanaxles.com/

 

[Chris Wilcox]

Thanks Poser. I'll have a look.

In the meantime I've been researching and ran across this thread:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/axles-tires-wheels/1581402-300m-toyota.html

Anyone with experience with RCV?

Talked to the guy and he seems to understand the project I was discussing. Looking like a good option. Keep the alternatives coming.

Chris

 

[dr_dobro]

Chris:

For axle shafts, get in touch with these guys first :
http://www.rcvperformance.com/index.aspx
http://www.justdifferentials.com

also,this guys make axle mods:
http://www.branikmotorsports.com
http://mitchelldifferential.com

hth.

 

[PAPAGOOSE]

Another vote for RCV

Apparently they made 30 spline axles and birfields for Bobby Long? I just got a set from a Pirate 4x4 vendor Davezoffroad. Pretty good price but had to wait a month because of 1) custom length inner short side axle 2) KOH. hope that helps

 

[FL cruiser]

Try Strange Engineering.
http://www.strangeengineering.net/

They made custom axles for me when others couldn't/wouldn't.
Tell them GM 30 spline, it's talking their language.

 

[RLMS]

Keep your eye out we are working with Diamond axle to have the ability to custom cut 30 spline yoda axles!
Now that bobbly is ...

Justin

 

[mookie]

You can't go wrong with RCV or Branik

 

[Douglas S]

RCV....

 

[Firephil]

The RCV are actually cheaper than the trail gear(sad to say that). Personally I haven't used them, but if the rock bouncers boys beat em that hard in sure they will hold up. Plus no question asked warranty.

 

[reddingcruiser]

Try these folks, too. They built the short side for my extended FJ60 front axle and did a nice job for a fair price. They came recommended from Ruff Stuff.


http://www.performancecryogenics.com/

 

[Chris Wilcox]

I was unaware that there are so many options. Great to have them all listed in one spot. I can't see the longfield product doing too well at trail gear as they have dropped a good portion of the product line and as I understand it, have 'adjusted' the warranty. For me the convenience was in the one stop shopping that Bobby offered.