Farkas Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Called Driveline1 and they won't touch FWD axles anymore... bummer. They directed me to Babbitt Bearing just down the street and I haven't received a returning call, yet. Need someone or a capable shop to shorten my driver's side axle by about a half-inch and weld it solid with a sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdk 4219 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 You may be able to get the half inch by re machining the snap ring grooves in on each side. It may be difficult to find someone to cut and reweld because of liability. You may be able to find shortened shafts for the VW online. Gary at Babbitt bearing probably will not cut and weld, but may be able to help you with the splining or groove cutting, or can make you an axle for $250 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I just dropped a pair of FWD (MK1 VW) axles with Dave @ Babbitt today. They are about 3 weeks out. I have not personally used them before, but he knew just how mine were done before (center of the splines bored, shafts cut down and machined for the splined piece to slip back over and tig weld in place) and was comfortable replicating the process. I'll see how they look in a few weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I just dropped a pair of FWD (MK1 VW) axles with Dave @ Babbitt today. They are about 3 weeks out. I have not personally used them before, but he knew just how mine were done before (center of the splines bored, shafts cut down and machined for the splined piece to slip back over and tig weld in place) and was comfortable replicating the process. I'll see how they look in a few weeks... Fantastic, I'm looking to have my MK1 axles done, too... but I'm in a rush and can't wait 3wks -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Why not cut it and weld both halves back into a sleeve? Proper material and a good welder and itll be as strong as stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Why not cut it and weld both halves back into a sleeve? Proper material and a good welder and itll be as strong as stock. That's what I'm looking to accomplish, although I would have to know how to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm not sure how comfortable Alex L. would be with doing something like this, but he is a hell of a welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm not sure how comfortable Alex L. would be with doing something like this, but he is a hell of a welder. He was the first person I approached and he said he's not willing to risk it, which I totally understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Have you tried Columbus Joint and Clutch? COLUMBUS JOINT and CLUTCH 3455 Centerpoint Dr., Grove City, Oh 43123 614.875.5164 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Have you tried Columbus Joint and Clutch? COLUMBUS JOINT and CLUTCH 3455 Centerpoint Dr., Grove City, Oh 43123 614.875.5164 Good suggestion, I'll call them tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Everyone's always in a rush lol. Use Babbit, he's a gangsta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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