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Now just to convolute the waters a bit more...
I ordered Axis from GSM Vehicles. I got a pair of 3200# axles. They are a down rated 3600# axle. This means that everything is the same except the rubber inside is softer as to not overly stiffen the ride. 10" brakes are standard for the 3600# set up. I could have paid a slight bit extra ($178 axle)and gotten 12" brakes, but thought why. If they are standard for more weight, than mine will do just fine. They came powder coated with the shock mount brackets attached and all the hardware needed. I paid $1160 shipped directly to me in Baltimore from Indiana. The axles were sized perfectly. They went into their notches as they were supposed to and were both parallel and square to the frame on the first lift into place.
Regrets... well the brackets were pre drilled so my expectations were that the holes would line up with something. Nothing lined up. I had to drill all new holes.
What would I do over... weld them in and be done with it.
Also I requested that Colin give me no additional lift. The new ones sit exactly where the old ones did. I personally do not care for the high rider look. Classic Airstreams ride low. It is an honor to remain in the classic low rider club. I will however have to deal with those that are convinced that axles can be evaluated by just looking at a photo. Some have built their business around just looking at a photo and saying "you need new axles"
Good luck Barry, I know you are on the right track due to our phone conversation a few days ago.
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