In a message dated 00-03-31 15:59:11 EST, you write: << Then-- I will mount the plates on the V's, which have been mounted on the fuse, and slide the axle tube thru- the new plates- line up properly, and tack weld--- Remove from the V's and finish welding. Sorry to hear that you had the same problem matt. Is there any one else out there that has one of these axles? >> This is how I am doing it. I have to have my axle turned down first to fit the bearings. Should be on my way soon, though. I built temporary vees out of two pieces of 1/2" plywood glued up to make 1" so that I could line everything up and would not worry about welding on my finished vees. William Koucky