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11-23-2007, 01:34 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Dexter Axles here with pics!!
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11-23-2007, 01:37 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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They look great. Now the fun begins. Keep us posted as you install them.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-23-2007, 01:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Sep 2007
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I'll take some pics on the install.
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11-23-2007, 02:07 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Heh, heh, heh
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Originally Posted by TN-TUNDRA
... These things are stout as ****. ... even came with ALL NEW hardware! ...
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'69 Airstream? You already know you'll be drilling new holes in the mounting plates to get ANY new axle to fit.
Your profile does not list your age. I was 44 when I drilled holes for my new axles. Even with sharp drills & Milwaukee drill motors, the elation of admiring the new axles strapped together in the truck bed dimmed SIGNIFICANTLY with each of the eight, new mounting holes drilled to accommodate the investment.
I'd do it again, but drilling big holes in plate steel by hand was one of the least fun things I've done for my Overlander.
Congratulations on your new axles though. Since Ron helped you, I know you will be happy with the outcome.
Tom
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11-23-2007, 02:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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It is actually a 70. All I should have to do is elongate 4 of the mounting holes and cut about 1/8th" of the "cut-out". I'm 36 and have a 36v Dewalt and cordless sawsall so shouldn't be that bad (I HOPE!). I checked Ron's pics of his and mine look exactly the same but the shock brackets will not have to be welded. We will see, I have new shocks also to go on there.
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11-23-2007, 02:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2003
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You're in your prime
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Originally Posted by TN-TUNDRA
... All I should have to do is elongate ... I'm 36 and have a 36v Dewalt and cordless ...
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Sounds like you've got it covered. How many battery packs are on standby? 
Seriously, remember that nothing's ever easy. If Dexter did not include big washers to [literally] cover the wallered-out area, you might think about acquiring some.
Tom
p.s. I could have sworn your profile indicated '69 when I posted. Did you update it? I just turned 46 and would hate to think I'm already losing it.
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11-23-2007, 02:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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p.s. I could have sworn your profile indicated '69 when I posted. Did you update it? I just turned 46 and would hate to think I'm already losing it.
I did just updated it. Your not losing it! I'll check on the "Wallered Waser"!!!!  This will be the first time I've really tested this drill. I have 2 batts but they hyped it up to do "anything" and a price tag to prove it... I hope it is a easy install. Ron helped me A LOT with his already done and pics.
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11-23-2007, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
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A high-quality old-fashioned plug-in drill can outperform almost any battery drill, particularly when drilling big holes in thick steel. I use a 25+ year-old Makita and it has drilled a LOT of thick steel. Cutting fluid (usually sold for cutting threads) can help the job. Don't forget your safety goggles!
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11-23-2007, 03:11 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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Originally Posted by Tim A.
A high-quality old-fashioned plug-in drill can outperform almost any battery drill, particularly when drilling big holes in thick steel. I use a 25+ year-old Makita and it has drilled a LOT of thick steel. Cutting fluid (usually sold for cutting threads) can help the job. Don't forget your safety goggles!
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I agree. When I need to do some serious drilling, I plug in the good old Milwaukee and get er done.
Safety glasses are a must, you can't find new eyes on E-Bay.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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11-23-2007, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 31' Sovereign
Broken Arrow
, Oklahoma
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Before
These are the before pictures from the former owner, 
Garry
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11-23-2007, 03:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by azflycaster
I agree. When I need to do some serious drilling, I plug in the good old Milwaukee and get er done.
Safety glasses are a must, you can't find new eyes on E-Bay.
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Yea, Yea, BUT I have to try out my new drill and see how she does on a steel plate!
I have already had to go to the ER for a piece of steel in my eyeball. I had to wear a patch for a couple of days and have it "drilled" out (rusted very fast). I looked like a pirate. I'm SOOOO much more carefull now with my eyes... The saftey glasses are a MUST!!!!!!!!!!
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11-23-2007, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Before U drill.Go to the hardware and buy name brand drills. Dont try this with cheap Chinese drills. Hanson is a good name. Get several U will need em and by all means saftey Glasses with the side shutters. U cant be to carefull wif your eyes ya know HAVE FUN
Mike
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11-23-2007, 05:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by Mikethefixit
Before U drill.Go to the hardware and buy name brand drills. Dont try this with cheap Chinese drills. Hanson is a good name. Get several U will need em and by all means saftey Glasses with the side shutters. U cant be to carefull wif your eyes ya know HAVE FUN
Mike
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Do you really think this 37 yo steel is THAT tough? If it is I'll be impressed!! 
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11-23-2007, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Ergonomics
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Originally Posted by TN-TUNDRA
Do you really think this 37 yo steel is THAT tough? ...
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No, but you've got to lay on your back to drill it. Drilling ANYTHING with your arms raised gets real tiring, real quick.
Tom
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11-23-2007, 06:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Originally Posted by garry
These are the before pictures from the former owner,
Garry |
Dude- a low rider with spinners? 
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11-23-2007, 06:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by TomW
No, but you've got to lay on your back to drill it. Drilling ANYTHING with your arms raised gets real tiring, real quick.
Tom
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Why can't I drill it from the wheel well???? After the tires are removed and the axle placed with a jack and centered and marked???? I would think that would be easier. 
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11-23-2007, 06:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
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They don't spin, at least not for now!!!!!!
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11-23-2007, 06:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
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Match-drilling
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Why can't I drill it from the wheel well???? After the tires are removed and the axle placed with a jack and centered and marked???? I would think that would be easier. |
Good point. Maybe you will be able to do that. In my situation, there appeared to be less chance of hole misalignment to drill from the inside. I didn't want to chew a bigger hole in the axle flange than I already had.
Tom
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11-23-2007, 06:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Collierville
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by TomW
Good point. Maybe you will be able to do that. In my situation, there appeared to be less chance of hole misalignment to drill from the inside. I didn't want to chew a bigger hole in the axle flange than I already had.
Tom
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I am hoping on just making a hole a little longer to fit the bolt. like this:
http://www.airforums.com/photos/show...00&userid=4331
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11-23-2007, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
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 Hi, when drilling large holes in thick metal I usually drill a pilot hole with about an 1/8" drill bit first; Makes drilling a lot easier.
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