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Topic: 28 spline axles
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-15-2004 01:20 PM
   
I'm 0-4 in the hunt for junk yard axles. They either don't have them or don't want to sell them individually. So, the hell with em! I'm gonna pony up and buy some new race axles instead. I did some lookin around on-line, but it seems that 28-spline and race axles are seldom used in the same sentence. Anybody know of some quality 28-spliners for under $300/pair? So far all I've found is Moser. JD
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-15-2004 01:52 PM
JD,
You may want to take a look at these:http://emporium.markwilliams.com/prodinfo.asp?prodid=3240 They're saying they can be had for $295/pair.....oval track or straight track. GOOD LUCK!
Ryan 
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-15-2004 02:00 PM
Check Currie also. I think they sell "rebuilt" as well as new.------------------
Stuart
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Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-15-2004 02:48 PM
I'm not seeing any rebuilts listed, but stock replacement stuff is....http://www.currieenterprises.com/html/custom/axles/rearendaxlesstandard.htm
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1258
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-15-2004 03:05 PM
Are you looking for stock axles? I've got the 28-spline axles out of my '70 if you could use them. ------------------
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-15-2004 04:31 PM
Thanks for the responces, guys. Unfortunatly, it seems like the Mark Williams axles are for oval track, and the Currie axles are "not for competition use". What do you think the difference is between oval track and drag race?And what exactly is "competition use"? I really regret buying a 28 spline Locker instead of the 31. Now, my options seem limited. JD
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-15-2004 05:00 PM
JD,28 splined Moser axles have held up fine on our '66. It cuts 1.42 60'ers launching off a trans brake and runs 10.60s at 124 mph. Don't be afraid of Moser's 28 splined axles. SteveW
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-15-2004 05:12 PM
Now, that's some incouraging information, Steve! If they held up to that kind of abuse, they should be just fine for me. Thanks, JD
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 1035
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-15-2004 07:15 PM
Yeah, my buddy is running 28 spline Mosers in his small motor 4 speed car with bonzi launches and they are holding up fine.------------------
Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-16-2004 12:58 PM
I agree on the Mosers. Good axle for the money.
The only problems I've had with 28 spline axles were in some early 8" rears. And even then the damage usually occurs when using slicks, high rpm stick shift launches with 400+ HP engines, and on open rear ends. When you have an open rearend or even a posi that allows slippage, one axle winds up taking the brunt of the load and usually twists at the splines. A spool or positive locking rearend does a lot to even the load out to both axles. 56 splines pulling is a lot safer than only 28.  ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank, rods and girdle, TFS alum. heads, Stealth 8020 intake, Xtreme 268 Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi.
11.86 @ 116 mph (7.62 @ 93 mph)daily driver!
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MandarinaMustang
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: San Jose, Costa Rica
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 11-16-2004 08:29 PM
You might want to read this article also...http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2003/03/project67/index.shtml Alex
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-16-2004 11:11 PM
That's a cool article. Their driver is Vitor, a friend of ours that Melissa took out first round at the finals. Trust me 28 slined aftermarket axles on a spool can handle 10 second passes for years. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 11-17-2004 01:21 AM
Alex, thanks that was great reading.  ------------------
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-19-2004 11:26 PM
Tried to attach a digital pic of my axle splines, but I've never done it before. Harder than I thought.....or maybe it's the beer.  JD[This message has been edited by johnny 4-speed (edited 11-19-2004).]
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-19-2004 11:48 PM
Bare with me while I try this again. JD
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-19-2004 11:50 PM
SWEET! It worked! Check those splines out! Ya think it was time to change it?! JD------------------
65 Fairlane
289ci
Top loader
9-inch w./ 5.13's
27"x10.5 cheaters
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-20-2004 05:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by johnny 4-speed:
Ya think it was time to change it?! JD
YES, SteveW
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RogueS
Journeyman Posts: 31
From: Wichita, KS, USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-21-2004 10:16 AM
Nah, I think she still has some life left in her.
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-21-2004 10:29 AM
It was time to change it. However, I have twisted them twice that far without breaking.  We replaced that axle with another stock axle (31 spline) cut to the length we needed. It didn't make a full year before it broke. At that point they were replaced with aftermarket axles. That was almost 10 yrs ago, and they are still in that car today.
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-21-2004 02:57 PM
It's suprising that a hardened steel axle would twist that much before snappage. JD------------------
65 Fairlane
289ci
Top loader
9-inch w./ 5.13's(w./ some bent axles)
27"x10.5 cheaters
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-21-2004 03:31 PM
That's the only good thing about stock 8" axles. They WILL twist before they break.
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-22-2004 01:25 PM
That axle is a 9 inch 28 spliner. JD
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-22-2004 02:06 PM
I've got some twisted just like that. Keep them just in case somebody ever needs an axle in a hurry.
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chip67
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: louisville, ky, jefferson
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-22-2004 09:40 PM
been there, broke that. got moser 31's now, no problem.------------------
coupe, 306, 4 speed, 4.11's. pump gas, n/a street car. best so far is 7.48 (1/8 mile) at 93mph with 1.64 60ft. 11.80 at 113 on greased 1/4 track.
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-23-2004 01:06 PM
Well, I just ordered a set of Moser 28 spline alloy axles complete with bearings, retainer plates, and studs. They should be in the car in a week or so. JD ------------------
65 Fairlane
289ci
Top loader
9-inch w./ 5.13's(w./ some bent axles)
27"x10.5 cheaters
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 11-23-2004 01:27 PM
Johnny,Paint a straight line down the axles before you instal them. Then you'll be able to check them for twist/straightness in the future. SteveW
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johnny 4-speed
Gearhead Posts: 149
From: Larkspur, Ca. USA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 11-23-2004 03:05 PM
Thanks for the tip, Steve. I plan on doing just that. Old timers say no more than 90 deg. from tip to tip. Sound about right? JD
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