8 3/4 axles?

[moparguy01]

after removing my old bearings to install green bearings, I found someone previously had cut into the axle with a torch replacing the bearings. it is cut down around 1/8" maybe slightly more.

im running a 10.5:1 440 with a large cam, which should be around 500 horsepower or so. My question is should I just buy aftermarket axles? I'd hate to toss it together with the old axle and have one act like a hand grenade in my rear end.

the other is are the Yukon brand axles made from 1050 steel sold by Mancini decent enough for this application? or should i go look straight at mosers?

the car is not going to be drag races exclusively. I will be driving it on the street some, but also on the track some.

thanks for the oppinions in advance.

[dodge freak]

Used axles get twisted and will break after it gets turn so much. I remember when guys would take a fresh stock axle-this is when you could buy them brand new from the dealer-and spray White paint on the splines and draw a black line about 5". Every so offten they would pull the alxe's out and when the line moved so much-I can't remember how much-they knew it was getting ready to break so they changed them.

Your axles are so old now I would change them if you can afford too, what ones you need not sure but they all should be better than stock.

[Ghoste]

I agree.  I can't tell you much about the Yukon axles but if you call Mancini and talk to Wes, he'll be up front about their quality.  He's a straight shooter and won't bs you just to get a sale.

[firefighter3931]

Yukon axles are great.....i wouldn't have a problem running them behind any 440.  Yes, by all means replace them. 


Ron

[Chryco Psycho]

I would replace them either with aftermarket or at least get a decent set of used axles

[NYCMille]

I just recently replaced my stock axles with Moser axles - really nice product and the bearings are fully sealed.