Drivetrain Services
Axle Housing Repairs
Precision bearing race and spring perch repairs for Model A and other vintage axle housings.
Keeping Your Axle Housing Right
We now offer repairs to the bearing races and spring perches for the Model A and other axle housings. Worn or damaged bearing races are a common problem on these vintage axles — and when left unaddressed, they lead to bearing failure and costly damage. Our repair process uses a South Bend Lathe to machine the housing bore true before pressing in a new race with the correct interference fit.
Race being removed on the South Bend Lathe
Race Removal on the South Bend Lathe
The worn bearing race is carefully removed by turning it on a South Bend Lathe. This precision machining ensures the housing bore is clean and true before the new race is fitted.
New race fitted with .002" interference
New Race Fitted with Interference
The new bearing race is fitted with a .002" interference fit so it will stay permanently in place. If it ever gets hot enough to come loose, the bearing would be destroyed anyway — so this fit is the right spec for the job.
What We Repair
Bearing Races
Worn races turned out on the South Bend Lathe and replaced with new races at .002" interference fit.
Spring Perches
Damaged or worn spring perches repaired to restore proper suspension geometry.
Model A Axle Housings
Full service on standard Model A rear axle housings.
Other Vintage Axle Housings
We work on other vintage axle housings — call to discuss your specific application.
Need Your Axle Housing Repaired?
Call or email to discuss your axle housing and get a quote. Located just outside Asheville, NC.