Axle Spindles

[hovermn]

Alright guys, I'm frustrated. I've built a few fish house frames, and have done a lot of searching, but I'm yet to find a axle spindle that's long enough to pass through the pivot arm. In the past, I've taken a chunk of round bar and welded it to the spindle to make it long enough.

Does anyone sell a 6000 lb spindle set with brake flange that doesn't need an extension welded to it? I tried Kramer Spring in Mendota Heights, and every site I could find on the web with no luck. Someone has to make one. I doubt very hightly that the trailer companys are doing what I am. lol

[Big Buck Buster]

Your best option is to purchase the whole axle assembly with the springs,brakes,spindles all in one. Cut the tube to the length that you need. It is also less expensive to purchase it together than each piece separate.

[hovermn]

That's a good idea. Unfortunately for the new trailer, everything but the spindles have already been purchased. I'll look into that for future trailers, though.

That aside, any idea what the manufacturers are doing?

[Big Buck Buster]

I don't know exactly, but would think that they are welding the tube they need onto the spindle, or purchasing the assembly and cutting it.

[jeffreyd]

you might be better off buying the whole axle as noted above and saving the stuff you have for the future? maybe someone will give you a credit on the stuff you have toward a new set.

[hawkeye43]

did you try Pioneer wheel and hub or Shoups is a mail order house?? Another thing you could have a machine shop turn one out for you, we had a shop turn one for a piece of equipment we have cause it had odd bearings. It can be made out of stress prove shaft.

[hovermn]

I've thought about having a shop special make a pair for me, but figured they'd charge more than $50 a piece. There are other options out there to achieve what I'm after, that's for sure. I just figured someone must make the little buggers.

[jerkbait]

did you try Pioneer wheel and hub or Shoups is a mail order house?? Another thing you could have a machine shop turn one out for you, we had a shop turn one for a piece of equipment we have cause it had odd bearings. It can be made out of stress prove shaft.

I don't believe that you could weld the stress proof to the arm though?

[hovermn]

I suppose heating it would cause it to loose it's temper or hardening. I know that engine (lawn mower type) are the same way. Weld a pulley to it, and soon you'll have a broken shaft depending on load.

[Phred52]

hovermn, 6000# (3000#) per spindle is ALOT of weight to put on a spindle that's not OEM! Yes, by welding it you'll lose the temper and it WILL be prone to bend. Best I could offer is; Check with Northern Tool, what they might have, you'ld have to weld gussets to, to support the spindle and prevent bending. I might add that Northern does carry a line of spindles for "Agri Use". Maybe check there. Phred52

[efgh]

Check out a few farm implement dealers,they can get spindles that carry up to 7 ton on farm equip. and are longer than you probley need.

[ericb]

I have what you are looking for I build the spindle with break assb. on them @ custom cottages .

[hovermn]

The problem with my post is that I've already purchased (and special ordered) everything I need to build the wheel system. Yup, asked after the fact. Oops! It ended up all coming from Northern (love that place!) The spindles are not tempered. Besides, all a staight axle consists of is a tube with 2 spindles welded inside....

The house is an 8X19 and will weigh around 3200 lbs when done. I figure after loading it up with gear and supplies, the "down the road" weight will be closer to 3700-4000 lbs max. The 6000 lb axles will never see that much load

Going back to topic, I was really just curious if anyone actually sold what I need without having to modify. Just buy and weld on. Sounds like I'll be giving Custom Cottage a call to see what they have...maybe for the next one

I'd like to thank everyone that chimed in with ideas and suggestions! I'm just surprised that there weren't more suppliers mentioned...

[ericb]

I have them cnc machined to our specs ,we do put brake flanges on our required units longer that 16 ft .