Axle shaft storage
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,277
Likes: 0
From: St George, SC I-95
Axle shaft storage
Well guys Ive finally gotten off my **** to clean up my shed/shop and Ive got a good many axle shafts laying around. I was wondering how you keep your shafts. Anything other than leaning up in the corner is fine with me. Ive got like 12 sets.
Pics would be great
Thanks
Pics would be great
Thanks
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 298
Likes: 0
I don't think many people have that many axleshafts lying around! But if I did, I'd buy an overhead storage rack at home depot or something that mounts to your garage ceiling and can hold like 300 lbs. That would a few shafts. You could also mount some PVC to the wall and make some "holsters" to put them in.
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 5,277
Likes: 0
From: St George, SC I-95
Originally Posted by 88F-150pimp
You could also mount some PVC to the wall and make some "holsters" to put them in.
I "play" in the mud a lot so I tend to break minor unimportant stuff like axle shafts.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: Cornelius, Oregon
I just set mine on the flange, with the shaft pointing up. Over in a corner so they don't get knocked over. You really don't want to lay them on their side, or over time they can warp. I suppose a setup like rebocardo mentioned would work, as long as you're not setting it on just the flange and the other tip.
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 6,214
Likes: 13
From: New Jersey
When I made shelves in my garage there was a 2' wide section at the end that I simply made a "cove" and my spare axle bits stand in there in the corner. Each axle (and other long items) is greased to prevent rust, wrapped in a hefty and duct taped, with a tag hanging off so 10 years from now I can figure out which axle is which without having to rip the hefty's off and get grease all over my clothes. I only have four or five however. A friend of mine has maybe 25 axle shafts and he hangs them from the ceiling in his shed, also covered in grease.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 904
Likes: 0
From: PHOENIX
Thats a good idea putting them in plastic bags.
Any time I get even near my shelf with greasy u-joins, shocks, and shafts, grease happens to jump on me.
Any time I get even near my shelf with greasy u-joins, shocks, and shafts, grease happens to jump on me.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
Recently checked on some parts, steering columns and related parts, stored outside in 55 gal. drum some 2 yrs. ago. Somewhat surprise to find there was no condensation or rust on the parts. Used the steel band, came with the drum, to seal the lid to drum. Would have to measure for length, perhaps if layed at an angle; although, may not be cost effective if limited to a couple items. Added couple of desiccant pads when I resealed the drum.
dave
dave
Post Fiend
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 6,214
Likes: 13
From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by Super Steve
Thats a good idea putting them in plastic bags.
Any time I get even near my shelf with greasy u-joins, shocks, and shafts, grease happens to jump on me.
Any time I get even near my shelf with greasy u-joins, shocks, and shafts, grease happens to jump on me.
Just make sure when you tie the bag closed, you tag it so you know what it is without opening the bag thus defeating the purpose of this measure!
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,191
Likes: 4
From: Blairsville,Ga
If a rack built suspended from ceiling isn't a option,a narrow floor to ceiling rack similar to a partition about 8 to 10 inches wide could be built pretty easy and lay axles horizontal facing outward
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pop's 4X4
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
35
Mar 19, 2012 12:37 PM
79f100six
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Jun 13, 2010 01:00 AM
Futuresweets-10
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
10
Oct 19, 2008 01:59 PM
