Removing the rearend/axle questions...

[PowerTrike]

O.K. I will be removing the rearend of my Big Red 200 shaft soon. I need to have the axle straighted. First of all is this worth it or should I definatly hold out for a new one? In taking the rearend (axle and housing) off; when i unbold everthing from behind the shaft and frame will it just slide off the shaft? Will it be easy to put back on? And will i for sure have to remove the axle from the housing if i can take it a shop to have it straigted with probably a press? How close will it be to perfect (usually)?

Please give me any advise guys. Any help appreciated. Thanks! :-D

[PowerTrike]

anyone ever done this before?

[200x Basket]

i have never done this but i would think a used axle off of ebay would be cheaper and less trouble.

[loco250r]

don't even bother it will never be perfectly straightened, it might look very straight but you will always have some wobble and it will play heck on your bearings.

[PowerTrike]

I've been thinking the same thing. There are 3 rearends on ebay now; 2 overpriced, but one that i might go for.
I usually see them go for $100+ which really sucks (shaft drive) Thats the only reason i was/mabye still will try straightening it.

[PowerTrike]

Well i found one on ebay for about $70 shipped. Its in the mail. Is swapping them pretty straightforward then?