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ltz 400 bent axle

Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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hey i just bent my axle on my z and i was just wondering if there is anyway of fixing it?? or do i have to buy a new one?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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you'll have to get a new one. you might get it somewhat bent back in place but Iwouldnt chance it. theres a lot of good axles made that are better than stock.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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If you get one go with lifetime warranty....cuz axles ain't cheap...or not for my pockets anyhow [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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i ahve an axle thats hardly bent and can prolly be strightened that im willing to get rid of [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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I bent an axle on an old Suzuki quadrunner.....brought it into a machine shop and they straightened it no problem. I'm sure they could probably tell afterwards if its out a bit in case you are concerned. It shouldnt cost that much, and if you're not happy with the results, then buy a new one.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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well the thing is that if you bend it once itll bend a ton of times because the metal gets weaker everytime. if you take it off you might as well put a new one in because its kind of a pain. but do get the limited warrantee one
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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yeah just go buy a new one,i suggest lonestar.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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well the thing is that if you bend it once itll bend a ton of times because the metal gets weaker everytime.
This is true.

I straightened mine in a press at work. Its not perfect, but close enough. While racing I got hit on the same sid that I straightened. Bent the rim, not the axle.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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a mechanic down my street straightened mine, if i wasent selling it i would have bought a new one. just looking at it, it looks perfect.
 
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