Axle housing work. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

The Von · 11-13-2007, 05:44 PM

I need to get the knuckles cut and rotated to correct the castor on my 81 cj7. Anyone know of a place in the san diego area that could do this kind of work for a fair price. I could do the griding and loosening of the knuckles myself to save some money if need be. I am just not sure how to set up the castor correctly and make sure its the same on both sides. Plus my little flux core welder is probably not up to the task of welding the axles back up.

PS- is a scout II dana 44 front axle.

mobil1syn · 11-13-2007, 06:22 PM

PM montezuma and ask if jackfab is still going or maybe if JCA is doing work on the side

j.kimball · 11-26-2007, 06:35 PM

there is a shop here in el cajon thet does that stuff. pretty damn reasonable too. let me make some calls and see if i can get you the info.

Po' riggity · 11-27-2007, 01:53 PM

MIT I think is in El Cajon, I bet they can do it...
Mechanically Inclined Technicians 1112 Pioneer Way El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: 619-579-7727

Don't know if that is still the contact info.. I found it on Google.
Scott

j.kimball · 11-27-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Po' riggity

MIT I think is in El Cajon, I bet they can do it...
Mechanically Inclined Technicians 1112 Pioneer Way El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: 619-579-7727

Don't know if that is still the contact info.. I found it on Google.
Scott

last i checked, they farm out all the "cut and turns" to a shop nearby. still looking for their info. i bet they could refer you to them if that is the case. Jeff is a hell of a nice guy.

MtnYota · 11-30-2007, 02:35 PM

Look up Differential Systems in Point Loma. (619) 298-3568

Budd · 11-30-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Po' riggity

MIT I think is in El Cajon, I bet they can do it...
Mechanically Inclined Technicians 1112 Pioneer Way El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: 619-579-7727

Don't know if that is still the contact info.. I found it on Google.
Scott

I am pretty sure they set up my friend Andy's there. Call though to be sure. He was very impressed with their knowledge and quality of work.

K5runner@hotmail.com · 06-28-2011, 10:35 PM

Hey didn't want to start another thread, so does anyone know where I can get a housing checked and straightened (if needed)? I'm thinking Dynatrac but I'm also thinking that they would charge double the normal price.

BTW its a Chevy 60.

billybob13 · 06-28-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by K5runner@hotmail.com

Hey didn't want to start another thread, so does anyone know where I can get a housing checked and straightened (if needed)? I'm thinking Dynatrac but I'm also thinking that they would charge double the normal price.

BTW its a Chevy 60.

when my buddy gets back from ultimate adventure i'll get his neighbors number for you. he straightens housings all the time at reasonable rates (i think). he's in el cajon.

SlamBone · 06-28-2011, 10:59 PM

I got a scout front Dana 44 all cut and turned bare housing $50 pm me if interested.

K5runner@hotmail.com · 06-29-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SlamBone

I got a scout front Dana 44 all cut and turned bare housing $50 pm me if interested.

What the fuck would I do with a dana44?

mikegyver1 · 06-29-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by K5runner@hotmail.com

What the fuck would I do with a dana44?

Use it as a boat anchor

K5runner@hotmail.com · 06-29-2011, 08:27 AM

Anybody heard of the Gear Shop? They quoted me $250-350, I think that's a little high, seeing that my last housing I bought for $250, that was acid dipped and straight.

K5runner@hotmail.com · 06-29-2011, 08:33 AM

I called Hooper's in Sun Valley. They have done a ton of work for me (I just forgot about them

). I just talked to them they are getting my business. Plus, its on the way for my bro to drop off and pick up from work.

billybob13 · 06-29-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by K5runner@hotmail.com

What the fuck would I do with a dana44?

i believe he was directing this to the o.p. without realizing the dates.
pretty sure he wasn't trying to get you to swap your 60 for a 44.

BroadSword · 06-29-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by K5runner@hotmail.com

Hey didn't want to start another thread, so does anyone know where I can get a housing checked and straightened (if needed)?

Call Bob Meyer (619) 440-7701. He's at 1445 Pioneer Way in El Cajon. Just straightened a 60 for me. Very reasonably priced. Just make sure the housing is empty and cleaned.

Austin007 · 06-29-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadSword

Call Bob Meyer (619) 440-7701. He's at 1445 Pioneer Way in El Cajon. Just straightened a 60 for me. Very reasonably priced. Just make sure the housing is empty and cleaned.

Yes this is the guy that everyone sends there axles too. Very cool guy and does a damn fine job.

billybob13 · 06-29-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadSword

Call Bob Meyer (619) 440-7701. He's at 1445 Pioneer Way in El Cajon. Just straightened a 60 for me. Very reasonably priced. Just make sure the housing is empty and cleaned.

this is the guy i was referring to, i just didn't have his #.

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The Von Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39345 Location: San Diego Posts: 125	Axle housing work. I need to get the knuckles cut and rotated to correct the castor on my 81 cj7. Anyone know of a place in the san diego area that could do this kind of work for a fair price. I could do the griding and loosening of the knuckles myself to save some money if need be. I am just not sure how to set up the castor correctly and make sure its the same on both sides. Plus my little flux core welder is probably not up to the task of welding the axles back up. PS- is a scout II dana 44 front axle. __________________ 1994 Land Cruiser. Just getting started.... Last edited by The Von; 11-13-2007 at 05:46 PM.

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MtnYota Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83913 Location: Felton, CA Posts: 492	Look up Differential Systems in Point Loma. (619) 298-3568 __________________ '85 Xtra Cab 3rz,Duals, D60/14b, Detroit front/rear, 35spline chromos,rears/chevys, bad temper

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K5runner@hotmail.com Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96153 Location: Sun Valley, Ca Posts: 3,170	Hey didn't want to start another thread, so does anyone know where I can get a housing checked and straightened (if needed)? I'm thinking Dynatrac but I'm also thinking that they would charge double the normal price. BTW its a Chevy 60. __________________ DD:09' V8 Colorado For Sale Toy:The BlazerRebuild Ultra4 #818 Old tow:92' Dodge Build Sold New tow:05' Dodge Crew 4x4 CTD (stock for now) Looking for sponsors, we're going racing!

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SlamBone Granite Guru Join Date: May 2009 Member # 136717 Location: clements,CA Posts: 969	I got a scout front Dana 44 all cut and turned bare housing $50 pm me if interested. __________________ 85 cj 7 60's 39.5 irocks 6.0 t-18 dana 300 (look up and live)

06-29-2011, 08:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
K5runner@hotmail.com Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96153 Location: Sun Valley, Ca Posts: 3,170	Anybody heard of the Gear Shop? They quoted me $250-350, I think that's a little high, seeing that my last housing I bought for $250, that was acid dipped and straight. __________________ DD:09' V8 Colorado For Sale Toy:The BlazerRebuild Ultra4 #818 Old tow:92' Dodge Build Sold New tow:05' Dodge Crew 4x4 CTD (stock for now) Looking for sponsors, we're going racing!

11-26-2007, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
j.kimball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53125 Location: San Diego Posts: 238	there is a shop here in el cajon thet does that stuff. pretty damn reasonable too. let me make some calls and see if i can get you the info.

06-29-2011, 08:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
K5runner@hotmail.com Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 96153 Location: Sun Valley, Ca Posts: 3,170	I called Hooper's in Sun Valley. They have done a ton of work for me (I just forgot about them). I just talked to them they are getting my business. Plus, its on the way for my bro to drop off and pick up from work. __________________ DD:09' V8 Colorado For Sale Toy:The BlazerRebuild Ultra4 #818 Old tow:92' Dodge Build Sold New tow:05' Dodge Crew 4x4 CTD (stock for now) Looking for sponsors, we're going racing!

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