If you have a 1/2” pinion offset…How would you pull the measurements? That’s what I’m doing in Nova right now. My 4 link brackets are welded on from a 1/2” offset. Then one tube would be 1/2” longer than the other correct?
Yes a lathe must be used to shorten. Even using a dial indicator on the axle tube and brake flange. We don't butt weld. We press fit our axle ends before welding.