Who re-splines driveshafts??

[LBE]

I have seen that Waterdawg does them but he is a hard guy to get a hold of. Anyone know of a company that offers this service? Here is a pic from Jeff's site: http://www.waterdawgkustomz.com/newandhot/newandhot.html

Please don't make this a thread bashing Jeff (Waterdawg). I have heard all your gripes with him. I would just like to know if anyone offers this service.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Ollie Rastabean]

Kind of a related question.

WHat part strips?

Short shaft or pump shaft or both?

-O

 

[WaveDemon]

thanks for the info! I bet a local axle shop could do it. I know I've got one here in Tampa. I'll let you know if the local place can do it and how much...

 

[waxhead]

depends on what part you are trying to respline
if you are thinking about cutting the old spline off and weilding a new one on
good luck
we tried that

 

[WaveDemon]

Moser Engineering says they should be able do it. They respline dragster axles. They want me to provide a schematic of the shaft to look into it further...

doing a quick google on resplining axles looks like it costs about $60 each.

 

[WaveDemon]

depends on what part you are trying to respline
if you are thinking about cutting the old spline off and weilding a new one on
good luck
we tried that

I think they shave the old spline and cut a spline into a new sleeve material.

 

[waxhead]

Yeah i know the story of how they do it

Good luck

 

[WaveDemon]

good luck
we tried that

Want to share your experience?

 

[waxhead]

yeah we couldnt stop them from rusting afterwards
the wielding did something to the material and it would destroy the splines in about a month
remember we ride only in salt water

One of the splines actually broke of the shaft while were were out there
We actually thought about making just splines
it would of been heaps cheaper but we decided against it because of those issues

But give it a go you may have more success then we did

 

[butti]

i looked into this a while back and it was not worth the cost.a local machine shop would weld the shaft up then machine new splines for 180$(3hrs labor@60$an hr and only the rear shaft could be done.that included heat treating also

imo not worth it,a new shaft is 199$

 

[waxhead]

where are you getting a new shaft at 199
they have always been 299
when i have seen them priced
are you talking about the oem shafts ??

 

[willycrumb]

In the end its not worth it....buy new.

 

[Mile9c1]

Why don't you just buy a used one? I think it would be about the same price. I see used ones sell for around $100 and I can't see a competent machine shop charging less to repair an old one.

 

[butti]

where are you getting a new shaft at 199
they have always been 299
when i have seen them priced
are you talking about the oem shafts ??

i just went back and double checked list price is 296$

i have a freind with a dealer account that got my last one for 203$

 

[LBE]

Jeff (Waterdawg) said he charges $100 to re-spline. I have seen one of his and it looks like a really good job. He sends them out to be done but I dunno where. If you can find me a "looks new" B1 drive shaft for $100, I'll take it. I picked up one for $150 with vein section, berrings are smooth, but there is a little wear on the splines already. I love the Waxhead set up, but it's kinda pricey, for my budget.

Waxhead: you looking to sponsor anyone? How bout a discount? I can hold my own on a B1. See attached resume

 

[Mile9c1]

What do you mean by "looks new"?

I have one I would sell for $100. I don't know what it looks like, but I can check if you're interested.

 

[WaveDemon]

how many do you have mile? I need one too.

 

[willycrumb]

Jeff (Waterdawg) said he charges $100 to re-spline. I have seen one of his and it looks like a really good job. He sends them out to be done but I dunno where. If you can find me a "looks new" B1 drive shaft for $100, I'll take it. I picked up one for $150 with vein section, berrings are smooth, but there is a little wear on the splines already. I love the Waxhead set up, but it's kinda pricey, for my budget.

Waxhead: you looking to sponsor anyone? How bout a discount? I can hold my own on a B1. See attached resume

I have one with vein section attached I'll sell ya for 150...im in lakewood you can come check it out or I'll bring it to spanky's or sumtin.

 

[waxhead]

I know its as pricey as a new oem its also stronger
First i want to make quality parts then i am trying to make them fit the market
in price

I australia the oem ones are about 1000 by the time you get them

maybe later in the piece i will be able to offer some sponsor ship to some one
at the moment its to hard as i am just starting out

 

[Mile9c1]

I only have 1 that I don't plan to use.