axles for a 950

[zoood]

Looks like I've a few bent axles that need replacing. Who has em and how much?

[Dan67]

If you own a shop press you ca straighten them out if you are careful. I'd post a "wanted add" in the appropriate forum if you still need some. Or you can go get some splined axles made. Contact Whipper.

[amphibious drew]

The hustler axles are an odd size diameter. Your best bet is to see if you can measure it and try and find 4140 round polished stock that size and have someone with a good drill press drill the pin/bolt holes for you. Get some extra so you can make more if needed. BTW if they aren't too bad you can use a jack and a rope to straighten them. I have seen Hydromike and Racerone3 use this trick during group rides and it worked rather well.

[Hazard85]

I have a broken axle on mine, and Richard Clark quoted me $135 for a replacement.

[jpswift1]

I have a broken axle on mine, and Richard Clark quoted me $135 for a replacement.

Don't go through Richard Clark. There have been people that have bought axles from him that were made out of cheap, crappy steel and they snapped after a couple hours of light use. I'll sell you an original Hustler axle for $50 if you need one.

[zoood]

The hustler axles are an odd size diameter. Your best bet is to see if you can measure it and try and find 4140 round polished stock that size and have someone with a good drill press drill the pin/bolt holes for you. Get some extra so you can make more if needed. BTW if they aren't too bad you can use a jack and a rope to straighten them. I have seen Hydromike and Racerone3 use this trick during group rides and it worked rather well.

I'd be curious as to how they did that.

[hydromike]

I'd be curious as to how they did that.

Race tought me, and I think he said he learned the trick from JerseyBigfoot. Rumor is, he was on a Himalayan Spirit quest something-or-other and read about the method in one of the sacred Scrambler texts.....in a monestary.... guarded by...ummm... kung fu gorillas....yeah.

You need about a 6 foot long piece of 4x4 wood, about a 3 foot long piece of sturdy chain that you can make into a loop, and a floor jack. It's easier if the whole side of the machine with the bent axle is up off the ground for the procedure, since you'll need to spin all the tires on that side.

Take the tire off of the offending axle.
Slide the 4x4 under the machine about halfway, beneath the bent axle.
Loop the chain around the axle and the 4x4, keeping the chain as close to the body as possible.
Rotate the bent axle so that it's at the "lowest" point.
Place the floor jack *ON* the 4x4, and jack against the wheel flange.

Go slow and make sure you're doing it safe. You'll more than likely have to jack the axle PAST centerline so it springs back a little bit. You can fix them once or twice, but the axles tend to fatigue after several fixes. One inch axles are a piece of cake. Just don't scrimp on your chain. A ratchet strap wrapped around the axle and 4x4 about a gazillion times works, too. Member Krahsb did it this way on his Kadoo at Ashtabula last year.

There, now the secret's out.

[zoood]

Ive read this a couple times:

(Take the tire off of the offending axle.
Slide the 4x4 under the machine about halfway, beneath the bent axle.
Loop the chain around the axle and the 4x4, keeping the chain as close to the body as possible.
Rotate the bent axle so that it's at the "lowest" point.
Place the floor jack *ON* the 4x4, and jack against the wheel flange.)

Any chance of drawing a picture? Im lost at trying to view it. When you place the 4x4 under the atv. Are you placing it under the 3 axles, along side of the outer bearings of each? Is the 4x4 x6' suppose to straddle the underside of all 3 axles at the same time?

[racerone3]

the 4X4 goes under the bent axle (parallel with the axle and runs all the way under the machine). I usually but it up against the tire on the opposite side. I have one semi together machine in the shop. If I get a chance tonight, I will try to go out and pull a tire and mock up the procedure. I really need to go ram a tree and bend one so I can do a tutorial video on it

[Mike]

There is a photo in the gallery from that Himalayan Spirit quest...um, er I mean ride.

[zoood]

You can relax. I see how it's done now.

[AKhorseman]

I just got a quote from Richard for $560 for 6 axles, mine are pretty worn out at the ends. is it better to try and have some made or try and find some someplace else?

Thanks

[jpswift1]

NEVER, NEVER deal with Richard Clark. The last axles that he sold someone lasted for two rides before they broke under regular use, not hard riding at all. He charges a ridiculous amount of money for poor quality parts and once he has your money he doesn't care at all to help you out. Your best bet is to have a local machine shop make some up for you. Use 4140 Chromoly steel and you'll be in good shape.

[brushcutter]

I just got a quote from Richard for $560 for 6 axles, mine are pretty worn out at the ends. is it better to try and have some made or try and find some someplace else?

Thanks

Whoa! $560! For another $160 or so you could do the Whipper splined axles - WAY ahead of the old style, but you would still need the splined hubs and sprockets. Before I sold my 950 he quoted me $120 each for just the axles, check with him and see what he can do for ya.