group buy on xr2/323 gt mid-shaft ???

[bobbyspider]

i figured id pose the question of a possible group buy on some custom mid-shaft axles for all the future bp swappers and the current ones that are waiting to find one. i know these things are getting very rare concidering the limited number of these specific cars that have them because there were so few made and sold to the u.s., so anyway i thought id ask the question and see whats what about the idea it mite not be doable in a good price range i dont know any thing about fabing any thing. what are your thoughts on the subject?

[IdealSociety]

The primary problem is its a 2 piece part. youd need to have the mount custom built along with the axle shaft.

Things get expensive when dealing with custom axles, even more so when you add other parts to the mix. Most axle builders wont likely even touch something that has a cast bearing housing/block mount on it.

Your better bet is to start using Escort and protege mid axles from BP cars and have a custom passenger side axle shortened to fit into a festiva. Most likely way cheaper and in a group buy situation it may even be affordable.

[eurotiva]

I have an escort mid shaft and a lathe and welder. I'll see what I can do.

[bobbyspider]

i can send you two more if you want i just know the mid shafts are becoming more rare by the minute and to keep up the swaps for future festiva tuners we gota get a new plan. thanks greg your the man!

[anomoly40]

Has anyone looked into having the Festiva hubs broached for Escort splines?

[Festiva Chick]

good point. that way i dont have 2 go 2 junkyards 2 spend time with the hubby

[bobbyspider]

Has anyone looked into having the Festiva hubs broached for Escort splines?

im to clueless to even know what that means but im sure its pointing this thread in the rite direction :thumbleft:

[iceracerdude]

The irony is of course, that anomoly40 actually broached the subject of broaching hubs! lol

Main Entry: 2 broach
Function: verb
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 a : to pierce in order to draw the contents; also : to open for the first time b : to open up or break into.
2 : to shape or enlarge (a hole) with a broach
3 a : to make known for the first time b : to open up (a subject) for discussion

[NovaSS]

my understanding is these parts are still available from Ford but are very expensive

[anomoly40]

Yall didn't reckon us Arkansas fellers could do that.

"Look Pa, I made a double entendre!"

[festivaWES]

Here are some for you for under 50 bucks....


$50 AAA Auto Parts, Inc. USA-IN(Evansville) E-mail 1-800-288-6787 384

$50 Auto Recycling Mall USA-AZ(Maricopa) Request_Quote 1-888-254-6766

$50 Patriot Automotive, Inc. USA-NJ(Williamstown) E-mail 1-856-728-2018 / 1-800-603-

$50 Harpers Salvage USA-WI(Wisconsin-Dells) E-mail 1-608-254-7971 525

$50 Underwood Auto Parts USA-IN(Underwood) Request_Quote 800-628-7858 / 812-752-2226

$45 Genesee Auto USA-MI(Flint) E-mail 1-800-238-8853 / 1-810-238-8800 712

$40 Hoop's Garage and Salvage USA-WI(Juda) E-mail 1-608-934-5534

[festivaWES]

They can be had.....

[bobbyspider]

are those prices for the midshaft???!!!! wow!

[anomoly40]

Yes its amazing what prices actually are. It makes it seem as if under seat trays weren't an elite add on for the mega-rich yet fuel conscious drivers.

[festivaWES]

Those are prices of the jack shaft and r/s axle.