How do you ship a complete rear axle

[bigred110]

I got this rear axle from Honda 200. I don't need and like to sell but I don't how to ship this thing. Does anyone how ship something like this out? What company will I have to use to ship this item out? How much well it cost?

[TRI-Zbrian]

take it to your local post office they will be able to ship it for you dont worry ive shipped much bigger stuff then that threw my post office u wont have a problem

[bigred110]

take it to your local post office they will be able to ship it for you dont worry ive shipped much bigger stuff then that threw my post office u wont have a problem

Thanks, that'll help me out, since the closest ups or fedex is over 30 min away from me.

[TRI-Zbrian]

im lucky i live right next to the post office :D

[84250r]

Post office will NOT ship anything over 70lbs. Find a box that will fit the rear end. They will charge you extra for having them box it up.

[TRI-Zbrian]

i wouldnt think that axel weighs any ware near 70 LBS so i think he will be fine. but yes its shiped by size and weight so it might cost a bit being its prolly pretty heavy. if it does indeed way more then 70 LBS you could alwase break it down a bit and ship it all in seprate boxes, that would also work to your advantage.

[thefox]

I have shipped a 185s rearend (with chain guard attached) for about $20 through UPS. Just box it up and UPS or USPS will take it.

[Howdy]

I bet I have shipped over 30 axles like this.
That axle shouldn't weigh more than 35-40 lbs. The best way to ship it would be to find or make a box that is fits in. You will want to have at least 4-5 layers of cardboard ( not counting the box ) to protect the ends of it. You can use 2 pieces of wood for the same result ( 1 piece on each end ). Just be sure what ever you use covers the whole inside end of the box. This Helps keep the box crush proof. ;)

Also, For this heavy of a item UPS or FedX will be a lot cheaper than the post office ( in the US ).

Thanks
Howdy

[84250r]

I didnt say it would weigh that much,i was letting him know there wieght limit. USPS is the post office..(parcel,proirity,media mails..etc)


Also, For this heavy of a item UPS or FedX will be a lot cheaper than the post office ( in the US ).


That would be true.

[bigred110]

Thanks, for all your answers people. :-D

[PowerTrike]

Yup make sure that the ends of the axle are covered so they don't poke out of the box (one sent to me was packaged poorly and was sticking out :? ). Instead of cardboard one idea is to use plastic disposable food containers from like sour cream/dip and tape em on with a ton over the ends with a ton of tape. Light, cheap, and easy 2 do.