Moparmat2000
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Not sure where to post this. I am making an axle dolley so i can install the restored rear axle when i complete it with springs and all under my cuda. Its 29" wide for leaf apring relocated A bodies, so it should be able to do B, E, C , D and trucks and vans too. Tired of doing the barbell floor jack balance.
This is set up so a fully assembled rear axle with leaf springs installed can be slid under the car, the front eye bolts installed, then using the floor jack under the pumpkin from the back you then jack the axle up and hook up the rear shackles. Do the reverse of that to remove a rear axle.
I am very close to getting it to where i can do the final welding and paint. I have to make a removable front pinion support when i get my chunk back from the rebuilder. At that point i will finish weld in the uprights, the axle perches, and remove the cleco pins.
I am designing this so an axle can be either built up or torn down on it. A rear loader like a GM 10/12 bolt, mopar 8.25, or ford 8.8 can be redone with the front of the axle pointed down. The rollers allow rotation of axle for gear assembly, and for axle tilt up or down to attach front spring eyes.
Heres latest pix. With spring temp clamped to axle tube, it slid right under and lined up in about 5 seconds. The ratchet strap is there because with the empty housing is *** heavy with the spring installed. It will not be that way once the chunk is installed. I will still put attach points for a ratchet tiedown to strap over the top of the chunk. I'm using four 5" swivel lock castors. I am going to paint it rustoleum safety yellow.
This thing is gonna be a real dreamboat.
This is set up so a fully assembled rear axle with leaf springs installed can be slid under the car, the front eye bolts installed, then using the floor jack under the pumpkin from the back you then jack the axle up and hook up the rear shackles. Do the reverse of that to remove a rear axle.
I am very close to getting it to where i can do the final welding and paint. I have to make a removable front pinion support when i get my chunk back from the rebuilder. At that point i will finish weld in the uprights, the axle perches, and remove the cleco pins.
I am designing this so an axle can be either built up or torn down on it. A rear loader like a GM 10/12 bolt, mopar 8.25, or ford 8.8 can be redone with the front of the axle pointed down. The rollers allow rotation of axle for gear assembly, and for axle tilt up or down to attach front spring eyes.
Heres latest pix. With spring temp clamped to axle tube, it slid right under and lined up in about 5 seconds. The ratchet strap is there because with the empty housing is *** heavy with the spring installed. It will not be that way once the chunk is installed. I will still put attach points for a ratchet tiedown to strap over the top of the chunk. I'm using four 5" swivel lock castors. I am going to paint it rustoleum safety yellow.
This thing is gonna be a real dreamboat.
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