We have some 4" round we used for pins in the Tappan Zee bridge, wanna try that? You can bend anything, and as discussed, the more rigid or less springy, the more likely it will bend!!! The other issue is that the axle also acts as a spring. Once the 1" puck bottoms out, the other pieces, pull rods, shock attaching points and axle flex. So the more rigid the axle, the more likely something else will bend or break... It's a viscous cycle!!! CR
John Vriesinga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you know what alloy the machinist is planning to use for > your axle? They told me only that they were using "Superior Shaft." It sounded to me like some brand name product that "machine shop" people know about. All the guys that were involved in the discussion agreed that that is what I needed. Whatever it is, I know for certain it isn't cold rolled steel, and that it is a better product, because they seemed pretty certain that I wouldn't bend it. Maybe I'll surprise them. 8-) JV --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
