Hey guys,

Don't post that often, mostly because I don't have at ton to add at the moment that isn't already here. That said, I'm looking to do some axle trussing both front and rear, and want to make sure the axle stays true (assuming its currently that way) and was wondering if one of the Denver Metro guys on here has an axle housing jig (for making sure the axle housing is staight). I know a bunch of dudes just do it without, but after reading some bad stories about people warping axles rather easily, I want to do it the right way. 12pack of beer or a hot meal to anyone that can help me out with this. Probably need it for a week or two, depending on how long it takes me to get it all together. I live in Lakewood, but can come pick it up wherever, as long as its not too far away. Figure if there was someone who has one, it would be someone on here. If I can't find one, might just make one myself, so if you have a 3rd housing that is relatively straight and the carrier bearing bracket bolts are in decent shape, I'll probably take it.

JH

I will be making a jig this winter. I don't see it as a complicated device. something to tac weld the outer ends of the axles to.............a couple of other tac welds in strategic places. I will basically be using some pieces of tube welded to the bench..........then shaping the top of the tube to the shape of the axle housing in the location that I am going to tack it. After the housing is tacked in place I will install a 3rd member so the mounting flange remains true.

Am I simplifying it too much? No need for the axle to sit perfectly level or anything........since that does not matter when trussing the axle, etc.

Of course this won't be a portable jig. I will mark my tube locations on the bench so I can easily use it again. Gonna come in handy when I build my rear steer toy axle this winter.

I was thinking of something more along the lines of this....

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=353824&stc=1&d=1203228028

This is the system that forum member Pat uses to make sure his stuff is nice and straight. Thats stressproof rod, and a 3rd member housing. Don't need bearings like that, just some machined metal pucks to fit into the carrier bearing mounts, and then another set that go to the axle ends to hold it straight. Your idea sounds good too. I've seen people have to chain it to a bench with some strategically placed blocks off wood and bottle jack to get stuff straight again too.

JH