D7E. And yes the shafts are available. It was just a thought one of my guys brought up. Aftermarket they're about 1200 bucks a piece. I think from Cat they're about three or four grand. So it could be a substantial savings. But I agree I don't want to do anything shady and have it failWhat is an "old D7".
For some people old might be a D7H, for others a D7 3T is old and others think the D7E is the pinnacle of design and are just waiting for this "high drive" fad to end.
It also helps to know what old is because parts availability changes with age. From what I understand the younger D7E plus the D7F and D7G all used the same dead axle and are readily available, so why would you bother with a suspect repair. Older ones may not be so easily obtained and you have to do a repair.
What is an "old D7".
For some people old might be a D7H, for others a D7 3T is old and others think the D7E is the pinnacle of design and are just waiting for this "high drive" fad to end.
It also helps to know what old is because parts availability changes with age. From what I understand the younger D7E plus the D7F and D7G all used the same dead axle and are readily available, so why would you bother with a suspect repair. Older ones may not be so easily obtained and you have to do a repair.
What is the plan for straightening them? From what I've read on here, they are all usually bent when they get taken apart.One of my guys is really a smart bugger and it kind of a machinist by experience. He figured they could be done
I guess we would have to check for straightness once we get it apart. And we may just end up buying new ones. This is just a thoughtWhat is the plan for straightening them? From what I've read on here, they are all usually bent when they get taken apart.