any reason why not to sand blast axles

[Bucking Bronco]

I was going to have my axle housings sand blasted and just thought I would ask if there are any negitave results to doing this. I cant think of any but I have never done it before

 

[ROCKRUNNER]

I havn't had any problems with blasting axles just be sure to pull everything out. The end result is well worth it.

 

[Bucking Bronco]

Thanks

 

[Badger]

you might want to plug up the ends and the pinion to help keep cleaning down to a minimum

 

[Tacoma]

Yes, you do. I got an axle where the vent wasn't plugged, or the tubes, and I cannot tell you how much aggravation it is to fully clean a differential and all the bearings of all the sand. It's not fun!!!!!!

So plug everything up and have at it!

 

[thelimeyone]

what does it cost and where do you go for the blasting?

 

[Bucking Bronco]

I called ace and he said depending on condition around 20.00 each this is for a bare housing
They are off of warm springs road

 

[Paul R]

I work at a motor shop and we use crushed walnut shells to blast, and then bake out the motor to burn out any grit... There is also dry ice blasting that leaves nothing behind (except for what you strip off...) I have always wanted to try these methods but never have the time:-\

Sand blasting is probably easier to come by though...

 

[Badger]

for thinner metals you can also use baking soda...........

 

[Tacoma]

I work at a motor shop and we use crushed walnut shells to blast, and then bake out the motor to burn out any grit... There is also dry ice blasting that leaves nothing behind (except for what you strip off...) I have always wanted to try these methods but never have the time:-\

Sand blasting is probably easier to come by though...

Off topic, but is your motor shop any good??? I will be needing some work done coming up.

 

[rondo]

You can't sandblast a dana 35 though because it will BEND!
j/k

 

[Paul R]

Off topic, but is your motor shop any good??? I will be needing some work done coming up.

This is an Electric motor shop for industrial applications. But it is really good it is one of the largest electric motor shops in the state.