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AprilzWarrior
01-16-2006, 12:48 AM
I build enough axles that I could really utilize a stand. Ive seen a few different designs on the internet so today I made my own from scrap around the shop...

Stands 43" tall 42" wide and 18" deep, 6" from the ground.
Mostly 2"x2" square stock .025 wall. Thats what I had and some expanded steel 1/8"


http://fototime.com/79D3E1445777549/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/6FFE60B499845D7/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/78FA6956E885F57/standard.jpg
http://fototime.com/66A6B8F8192D577/standard.jpg

I also cut an 8.8 ring gear in half for the cradle. Im still looking for idea on how to keep the axle from spinning out of position and still get away with using scrap or crap lying around rather than spend $ on it. I think I also might and a catch pan or drip tray about half way up later on...


Thanks
AW

Kraqa
01-16-2006, 12:54 AM
sweet. i like it. sure makes it easier then workign on an axle on the floor

nate
01-16-2006, 01:08 AM
How about a ractchet strap??

What you made is bascially the same as the maintence stands we have for missles. Just ours are alumininum.

OverkillZJ
01-16-2006, 01:10 AM
Using the ring gear is just an AWESOME idea.

AprilzWarrior
01-16-2006, 01:23 AM
How about a ractchet strap??

What you made is bascially the same as the maintence stands we have for missles. Just ours are alumininum.

Kinda cool info.

I thought about ratchet straps too but Im not sure. Are you thinking like how they are on big rigs.



AW

2jeepsforus
01-16-2006, 04:37 AM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/jiggly20/AxlestandforAW.jpg

Not sure if this will work, but if you made the arms adjustable you could accomidate pretty much any size center section. (When I say the arms the ones at the top of the picture) Tap some Allen head screws into the ring gear

The way I see the majority of the axles you work on could be coiled or leaf springs, so you need something that pretty much stays the same. Another thing some axles will be trussed and so on. To me the only logical area that changes just slightly is the Center section of the axle, not the axle tubes or the mounts. Try to make your anchor point attach or connect with the Diff housing. Just my Two cents

Dave

DCHZJ
01-16-2006, 10:32 AM
Using the ring gear is just an AWESOME idea.

Totaly agree with that. Looks way cooler.

ogdak
01-16-2006, 07:05 PM
very nice indeed

Jim311
01-16-2006, 11:18 PM
How about welding on some tabs to the stand to accomodate some u-bolts to keep the axle in position?

AprilzWarrior
01-17-2006, 01:42 AM
How about welding on some tabs to the stand to accomodate some u-bolts to keep the axle in position?

Sounds like to much trouble to tighten down. Im looking for fast.

ATL ZJ
01-17-2006, 01:59 AM
Yeah, come on.. I mean why didn't you add a ram and make the 2 legs sleeved so you wouldn't have to raise the axle very far off the floor. Put some thought into it, jeez.. :flipoff2:

Kidding of course. Looks very nice, and I love the clever ring gear usage. A catchpan for oil and it'll be complete.

Mulie
01-17-2006, 04:09 AM
Nice Stand, very creative on using the ring gear for the U.

I am visualizing the clamp system on a pipe threading machine. If you are not familiar with this setup, take a look at the pipe threading machine the next time you are in Home Depot.

In keeping with the low $ approach, the chain might be a piece of timing chain or motorcycle chain. This piece of chain would be attached to one side of one of the U portions of the stand. The clamping mechanism could simply be a long threaded bolt welded to the other end of the chain and a slotted tab welded on the other side of the U for the bolt to drop thru. A nut with a T handle welded to it could be used to spin it on and tighten it up.

FWIW....

AprilzWarrior
01-17-2006, 04:14 AM
Hmmm

Ive got a few timing chains lying around too ya know...


Good idea... thats got me really thinking. Im wanting to avoid a nut/bolt setup cuz then you need a wrench. Or T handle those only get soo tight (hand tight) Im leaning toward a Vise grip style / clamping action.



AW

chopshop
01-17-2006, 01:16 PM
you can get vicegrip chain wrenches. like a strap wrench, but has chain with pegs on it, and a vice grip locking handle. you could just weld it to the stand.

Swamp boy
01-17-2006, 09:09 PM
Thats what I was thinking to..

Ring gear is very cool...

AprilzWarrior
01-21-2006, 10:59 PM
UPDATE...

First made the right support arm adjustable, so it now slides in and out or can be flipped around depending on what your size brackets etc.
Second, used 1" All thread and 2 nuts with handles for axle clamps, this worked really well, better than I thought and with such large thread tighting down is super easy, and to back them all the way out, just give the handle a smack, and she spins fast as hell.
Third, got bored and added some Tribal Flame mounts on the legs. Works well for holding my Mig gun as I used it today.

Adjustable Arm w/Tribal Flame hook.
http://fototime.com/E0D7D5D37D0B2AA/standard.jpg
Clamp, 1" all thread works like a charm.
http://fototime.com/73001A7993689A9/standard.jpg
Size Comparison
http://fototime.com/037565B775DF035/standard.jpg
Top View
http://fototime.com/E4B0402A9CE8B25/standard.jpg
Over all
http://fototime.com/DB37F0C3FF93EF5/standard.jpg

Thanks to all for reading and that gave advice !
AW

ATL ZJ
01-21-2006, 11:07 PM
VERY pimp. And I like the 8.8 truss as well, looks a lot like mine how it ties into the pumpkin as well. Good looking work.

AprilzWarrior
01-21-2006, 11:10 PM
VERY pimp. And I like the 8.8 truss as well, looks a lot like mine how it ties into the pumpkin as well. Good looking work.


I didnot built that 8.8

I only repaired it. It was another members, nate sumpin from Orgeon.

It had incorrect Truss mounts, tubes not welded, added plate to bottom of diff and rewelded some of the boogers on that pinion/truss mount.

Thanks
AW

nate
01-21-2006, 11:54 PM
I think not welding the tubes will be just fine. Mine held up without any problems.

AprilzWarrior
01-22-2006, 12:05 AM
I think not welding the tubes will be just fine. Mine held up without any problems.


Thats your call. Ive SEEN the tube spin. Its not pretty, shocks look like J

It easier to weld the tubes rather than repair a twisted tube. JMO do as you wish.

AW

ATL ZJ
01-22-2006, 02:35 AM
Thats your call. Ive SEEN the tube spin. Its not pretty, shocks look like J

It easier to weld the tubes rather than repair a twisted tube. JMO do as you wish.

AW
I agree. My tubes are welded, the truss ties into both tubes with 2" .250 wall square tubing, and it ties into the cast with using .250 wall DOM.. Yes I like overkill. It appeared that 8.8 had been done similarly. I'm shooting mostly for resale value and breakage prevention as I'd prefer a D70u a little ways down the road.

Cam