Need ATV axle straightened

[sh00ter]

I have an old 3-wheeler that has a bent rear axle and need to know if something like that can be fixed and if so who can do that?

I have a press and have seen some vids, but it looks pretty sketchy trying to do it yourself; I'd imagine someone has a proper machine to do this and verify it is perfectly straight?

 

[jeepjackazz]

axle shaft, housing, or both?

 

[sh00ter]

axle shaft, housing, or both?

Well I have not torn it down yet but I think just the axle is bent. But i can tell it needs new carrier bearings too so not sure if the axle and carrier are good otherwise but I suspect they are.

 

[Profreedomokie]

In the shop I retired from they used to straighten pump shafts. It would need to be center drilled on both ends and then put in a heavy lath on centers. Then they would use a hydraulic jack to straighten it. They could check it while on centers with a dial indicator until it was straight.

 

[sh00ter]

I wonder if a cycle/ATV shop has access/ability to do this the right way. Haven't called around yet but wanted to ask the guys here first.

 

[Mr.Glock]

You can do it!