Custom axles

cdnus · #1 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 03:13 PM

I have been checking out custom axle manufacturers & came across these folks. Has anybody used them & were the results positive.
DUTCHMAN MOTORSPORTS INC.
Looking for short ( 26.25 ) 8.8 axles 31 spline.
Any help appreciated.

Craig

Three Peaks · #2 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 03:18 PM

I've used them to shorten my IRS axles and they were excellent to deal with. Very quick service and very nice work. I would (and have) recommend them to anyone needing custom axle work.

Have you checked out their website?

LMH · #3 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 04:22 PM

I have read a few posts on the FFR site about them and all were positive. I'm going to have them build axles for my IRS too.
Larry

woody2 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 04:50 PM

Had good luck with Strange in Illinois and Moser in Indiana.

Rick Parker · #5 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 05:25 PM

Their machining is absolutely top drawer. If I didn't know better the finished product makes one beleive the process is top secret.

Moser & Strange, Mark Williams are used more extensively in Drag racing circles, consequently the disclaimer. Dutchman, Currie and a few others are more focused on Street Rod and off road stuff.

nevermind65 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 05:23 AM

I have Moser axles. Did you ever read the disclaimers? The paper in the box states do not use a torch or anything like that on the axle or it will void the warranty, which seems to be a no-brainer, but you never know. Then, on the axle itself, is another disclaimer stating they will not warranty the axle for any reason whatsoever, even if it is manufactured incorrectly.

I've bought some other brands before and never had this type of disclaimer.

cdnus · #7 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 09:38 AM

nevermind65
Moser clearly state on their site NO WARRANTY!
Dutchman does have what appears to be a reasonable warranty & much better pricing.
I cannot testafy as to their quality though, that is why I posted this question, as I am in the market for a pair of custom axles.

Craig

nevermind65 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 03:17 PM

Never really visited their site. I got the axles when I had the rear axle narrowed. The guy just went with new axles over shortening the ones I had.

I personally thought the "warranty" was pretty pathetic. There is a place not far from where I live that makes a lot of axles for Moser. If you saw the place, you would know why they have no warranty.