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Old 10-14-2010, 07:03 AM
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Has anyone ever shipped any complete axles? I am looking at a set of axles (D44/9.25) that are about 12 hours away from where I live at and was curious how much it may cost to have them shipped.
 
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Old 10-14-2010, 07:31 AM
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I have had a set of axles shipped to me. They strapped them down on a single pallet and shipped them via FedEx freight. It cost me $350 to have them shipped from VA to KY.
 
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Do you remeber how much it weighed? I am guessing around 400lbs?
 
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You have to figure for the pallet weight as well. The ones I had shipped to me weighted around 700# with the pallet. Also, the axles I had shipped to me were from a Jeep Wrangler, so they will weigh a little less than full size axles.
 
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Wow, they are heavier than I thought. Thanks for the info!!
 
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You can lose some of the weight if the axles are drained, but I doubt it will be enough to make a difference in shipping charges.
 
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I know greyhound also does shipping so you might wanna check with them.
 
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shoot if ya gonna do all that get some dana's out of a 2500
 
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I want to go 4.56...! The heavier axles would be nice though!! I will probaby just end up re-gearing what I have.

Thanks for everyones help!
 
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I want to go 4.56...! The heavier axles would be nice though!! I will probaby just end up re-gearing what I have.

Thanks for everyones help!
I think that is your best bet if you were only after the gears.
 
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