re-drilling axles
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re-drilling axles
I would have put this in a different category but since it's dealing with my 65 coronet and not my truck, it's goin here. ok.. I was just wondering if it's possible to re-drill the axle with a different bolt pattern and if so, what kind of place does that sort of thing. can you do the front as well? also, would it compromise the axle as far as strength goes?
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If it's a five lug, you would probably have to weld up one or more of the holes unless you are just going to a different diameter five lug. It really depends on what it is and what you are trying to make it into. If it's a six lug, it might not be to bad if you are going to another six lug pattern.
Sometimes the holes are splined which complicates matters further.
Even if a machine shop did the work, they would probably have to do it on an ordinary drill press because of the difficulty in setting it up in a standard milling machine. If it has to be splined, the quill on a drill press may not be strong enough to press the spline broach tool through.
Sometimes the holes are splined which complicates matters further.
Even if a machine shop did the work, they would probably have to do it on an ordinary drill press because of the difficulty in setting it up in a standard milling machine. If it has to be splined, the quill on a drill press may not be strong enough to press the spline broach tool through.
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Originally Posted by JD717
This is not possible, its too easy. we're guys, remember? that means only the more complicated solution will do.
