nateleduc
08-05-2013, 10:17 AM
I'm not sure if this technically should be in sales, but either way.
I'm located in North Houston and am in the middle of an 8.8 build. Although it seems every last machine shop here is more interested in working in the oil and gas industry, rather than the general public. My plan is to remove the 8.8 axle tubes completely and mate the 10 bolt tubes to the 8.8 pumpkin via sleeves.
My problem is I can't find anyone willing to make these tubes for me. I've asked a few members on here, but so far I've hit a dead end. My builder is pretty busy and is only doing this on the side. He said he can make the tubes, but it was going to be a good 4k to stop production of everything.
I also found one person north of me who was willing to make a set of $800. I'm not inclinded at that price, as I could ditch the whole 8.8 and move to a 9".
My question: Does anyone know of any one who is willing to machine a set for me? I still need to machine my 10 bolt tubes down a bit to get a clean surface. Once that is done I can send the specs
I'm located in North Houston and am in the middle of an 8.8 build. Although it seems every last machine shop here is more interested in working in the oil and gas industry, rather than the general public. My plan is to remove the 8.8 axle tubes completely and mate the 10 bolt tubes to the 8.8 pumpkin via sleeves.
My problem is I can't find anyone willing to make these tubes for me. I've asked a few members on here, but so far I've hit a dead end. My builder is pretty busy and is only doing this on the side. He said he can make the tubes, but it was going to be a good 4k to stop production of everything.
I also found one person north of me who was willing to make a set of $800. I'm not inclinded at that price, as I could ditch the whole 8.8 and move to a 9".
My question: Does anyone know of any one who is willing to machine a set for me? I still need to machine my 10 bolt tubes down a bit to get a clean surface. Once that is done I can send the specs