Shortening A Trailer Axel

[@seanleblanc7857]

I would have machined the internal sleeve with a .0005-001 interference fit with a shoulder in the middle , heat the axles up and slid them on, then weld

[@RobinRK1962]

The way I approach axle shortening is - I take out the amount from the center and install a solid piece of round stock turned down to within .002" undersize. I grind a light groove in the round stock along it's length to accommodate the pipes internal seam. Drill 4 holes in each half of pipe for plug welds. Fit one half, weld plugs, fit other half, align, weld plugs then center. I don't grind the plugs or the center welds. I wire wheel and paint

[@jturner8922]

Good Lord Man! That long shirt around that machine...

[@hamop3]

Thanks for a great video. What size tubing did you get for the inside of the axle?

[@pbmachines972]

Not sure but I had to turn it on the lathe for a snug fit

[@hamop3]

@@pbmachines972 Ok, thanks for the reply PB

[@edstimator1]

Should have titled this ."staring at a bandsaw"

[@pbmachines972]

Yeah newbie mistake I love honesty ✌️

[@edstimator1]

@@pbmachines972 so do I . good luck with your channel. Sincerely. Channels like yours are a godsend to diy'ers like myself. Sorry for my impatience.

[@moonolyth]

So fare as clamping, what a gnarly table !! I have a 4x4x 1/4 L bare I can use to align a pipe that works pretty well without all the hassls. They sell the nifty clamp parts/things at banggood but not that cheap and they come without the top part, may have to get a few.

[@kenthutchins1431]

Love it man fixing to cut one for a BBQ trailer. Thank you for this information.

[@pbmachines972]

Cool 👍🏻 glad you liked it🙏

[@rocktruckrob]

Love watching you work buddy....I only wish I could have learned this in school....very cool video....cheers keep fixing be safe be kind

[@pbmachines972]

Hey Rocktruck thanks for your input with I could make everybody happy have a good day

[@BigJimboGuy]

You evidently are not aware that all axles have a camber in them, I was hoping to learn how to shorten (Narrow) an axel and maintain the camber.

[@pbmachines972]

Yep well aware this axle is under used. Super light duty I’m sure you understand now

[@ohsnap1993]

jrg10332 drop axles are cambered.

[@walterdavis4808]

Nice. Do you work for Klein? They work out my way quite a bit... I will look out for your handy work

[@pbmachines972]

Yes but there is a lot of crap to Walter the one mechanic gives me a hard time because I make everything too nice thanks for watching

[@becksilverback9133]

85

[@imnew2nm324]

What a waste of time, just watching a band saw cutting.

[@pbmachines972]

I thought the same thing back of my head saw running bullshit✌️