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axlline · 11-09-2010, 07:42 AM

I am not waiting for Gmade to make a set of narrow scale'ish axles, the plan is to narrow a set of R1 axles to fit under my cherokee

I have one of the housings cut. I used 10mm stainless steel to sleeve the axle tubes. I am going to fab up some sort of bracket to re-join the tubes. here is where I am as of tonight.

I am also toying with the idea of clocking the pumkins, we will see how hard the brackets are to make.

Here is the difference in width, I cut out a total of 28mm, 17mm on one side and 11mm from the other side.

All, well most comments welcome

adrians3109 · 11-09-2010, 08:52 AM

Hey mate well done with that axle narrowing...looks great. Have you cut the shafts already? Yours must be the 1st attempt i've seen with the R1 axles. Keep it up and keep us updated

axlline · 11-09-2010, 03:44 PM

No I have not cut the shafts yet. that is the next step, when I get time.

warriorsimi · 11-09-2010, 11:01 PM

that is the kind of people that keeps this hobby interesting ,not afraid to take the initiative, i think that is how you spell it ,to make something better .good job and keep it up looks like you got a great idea .

axlline · 11-09-2010, 11:15 PM

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by warriorsimi

that is the kind of people that keeps this hobby interesting ,not afraid to take the initiative, i think that is how you spell it ,to make something better .good job and keep it up looks like you got a great idea .

I decided not to cut up the stock inner shafts when I came across some 5mm stainless steel rod, I have made two inner short side shafts and cut the spool side key, on to the pics

More to follow

adrians3109 · 11-09-2010, 11:55 PM

strawb · 11-10-2010, 01:34 AM

looking really good

how did you refix the cut axles casings?

axlline · 11-10-2010, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by strawb

looking really good

how did you refix the cut axles casings?

I haven't yet, but the plan is to use a small amount Of JB weld to seal the cut and make an L shaped bracket for strenght.

Szczerba · 11-10-2010, 06:28 AM

Those look just as good narrowed up. Good work.
I have had great results using 30 sec or 5 min setup 2 part epoxy to hold parts together. The stuff that comes in a syringe at the auto parts store or wally world.

R2j · 11-10-2010, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by axlline

I haven't yet, but the plan is to use a small amount Of JB weld to seal the cut and make an L shaped bracket for strenght.

You could also drill and tap the stainless inserts, and then use screws to hold it in conjunction with JB Weld or an epoxy. I would do top and bottom, it looks like you would have enough room to do it. Then you could for sure clock the pumpkin.

I really like these axles, after doing Eric's FJ chassis. I'm going to pick my self up a set. And looks like they're pretty easy to narrow as well.

axlline · 11-10-2010, 09:18 AM

Thanks, I think I will try the set screw idea, I finished one short side inner, have to get more cut off wheels for the dremel tomorrow

and now for the flash

R2j · 11-10-2010, 09:24 AM

^^I think it will work good.^^ Like how these are turning out!

warriorsimi · 11-10-2010, 11:23 AM

hell yeah, that looks awesome, good jod.

axlline · 11-11-2010, 03:25 AM

Thanks for the welcome comments, today I finished the long side inners, drilled and tapped the axle tubes, and as usual on the last screw hole broke the tap off in the housing, after a lot of unkind word and calming down I carefully drilled out the tap. One down, one to go, and I am out of grease,on to the pics.

R2j · 11-11-2010, 08:18 AM

WOW! Great job! Screws worked good, looks like.

Well accept for breaking off a tap.

How close of tolerance was the sleeves to the ID of the housing? I'm going to pick up a set now for sure.

Got an idea now!

axlline · 11-11-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by R2j

How close of tolerance was the sleeves to the ID of the housing? I'm going to pick up a set now for sure.

Got an idea now!

Thanks, It is so close the if you don't debur you cut on the sleeve, it won't go in the axle tube

Can't wait to see what you got brew'n.

R2j · 11-11-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by axlline

Thanks, It is so close the if you don't debur you cut on the sleeve, it won't go in the axle tube

Can't wait to see what you got brew'n.

That's what I thought it would need, to be almost a press fit. Should get some ordered up this weekend.

93-306 · 11-11-2010, 02:10 PM

Man I just sold a set. I must have another set now I too have an idea!

crcoppens · 11-11-2010, 09:25 PM

Looks great

, another idea for the R1 axles. They are great axles but just too big for most project. I like the way you put this together. 'Mog build, maybe?

axlline · 11-11-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crcoppens

Looks great

, another idea for the R1 axles. They are great axles but just too big for most project. I like the way you put this together. 'Mog build, maybe?

Thanks, no it's not a mog build. I have a '99 xj and I have always wanted to put a set of portals under it, but life keeps getting in the way. I plan to make a scale version of my xj.

Well they are all together, and I know someone will ask, so here are comparsion shots to ax10 axles

Thanks for looking.
Axl

11-09-2010, 07:42 AM	#1
axlline Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 213	Narrow R1's I am not waiting for Gmade to make a set of narrow scale'ish axles, the plan is to narrow a set of R1 axles to fit under my cherokee I have one of the housings cut. I used 10mm stainless steel to sleeve the axle tubes. I am going to fab up some sort of bracket to re-join the tubes. here is where I am as of tonight. I am also toying with the idea of clocking the pumkins, we will see how hard the brackets are to make. Here is the difference in width, I cut out a total of 28mm, 17mm on one side and 11mm from the other side. All, well most comments welcome Last edited by axlline; 11-09-2010 at 09:23 PM.

11-11-2010, 09:25 PM	#19
crcoppens Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 734	Looks great , another idea for the R1 axles. They are great axles but just too big for most project. I like the way you put this together. 'Mog build, maybe? Last edited by crcoppens; 11-11-2010 at 09:30 PM.

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11-09-2010, 08:52 AM	#2
adrians3109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 319	Hey mate well done with that axle narrowing...looks great. Have you cut the shafts already? Yours must be the 1st attempt i've seen with the R1 axles. Keep it up and keep us updated

11-09-2010, 03:44 PM	#3
axlline Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 213	No I have not cut the shafts yet. that is the next step, when I get time.

11-09-2010, 11:01 PM	#4
warriorsimi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: caldwell,idaho Posts: 1,309	that is the kind of people that keeps this hobby interesting ,not afraid to take the initiative, i think that is how you spell it ,to make something better .good job and keep it up looks like you got a great idea .

11-09-2010, 11:55 PM	#6
adrians3109 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Malta Posts: 319

11-10-2010, 01:34 AM	#7
strawb Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UAE in the GCC Posts: 480	looking really good how did you refix the cut axles casings?

11-10-2010, 06:28 AM	#9
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Those look just as good narrowed up. Good work. I have had great results using 30 sec or 5 min setup 2 part epoxy to hold parts together. The stuff that comes in a syringe at the auto parts store or wally world.

11-10-2010, 09:18 AM	#11
axlline Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 213	Thanks, I think I will try the set screw idea, I finished one short side inner, have to get more cut off wheels for the dremel tomorrow and now for the flash

11-10-2010, 09:24 AM	#12
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	^^I think it will work good.^^ Like how these are turning out!

11-10-2010, 11:23 AM	#13
warriorsimi RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: caldwell,idaho Posts: 1,309	hell yeah, that looks awesome, good jod.

11-11-2010, 03:25 AM	#14
axlline Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 213	Thanks for the welcome comments, today I finished the long side inners, drilled and tapped the axle tubes, and as usual on the last screw hole broke the tap off in the housing, after a lot of unkind word and calming down I carefully drilled out the tap. One down, one to go, and I am out of grease,on to the pics.

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11-11-2010, 08:18 AM	#15
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	WOW! Great job! Screws worked good, looks like. Well accept for breaking off a tap. How close of tolerance was the sleeves to the ID of the housing? I'm going to pick up a set now for sure. Got an idea now!

11-11-2010, 02:10 PM	#18
93-306 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up your tail kicking footballs! Posts: 201	Man I just sold a set. I must have another set now I too have an idea!

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