Rear Bar Swingaway Spindle Quality - Has anyone used cheaper ones? (1 Viewer)
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sleeoffroad
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not understanding. You want it cheaper than AU$50? For what you are getting that is a good price.
ElPolloBlanco
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I think they want to know if anyone has used this cheap product, and if so what their experience has been with it.
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Hey, as @ElPolloBlanco said... Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with the cheaper items... if they have found the bearings to be poor quality or have play in the housing.
In my opinion I would spend the extra money for a known quality spindle. It’s probably good to go though. I think you should see what material the hub is made out of and thickness. That’s where you are gonna weld your swing out to.
bwesty
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What happens if the cheap spindle fails on the roadway?
Thats not exact a part to cut a corner on in my opinion. It's a critical part to properly securing a heavy and large item.
Thats not exact a part to cut a corner on in my opinion. It's a critical part to properly securing a heavy and large item.
What kind of failure would you expect where it become a big issue? Do you think the spindle would shear off? I think that unlikely even on a cheap spindle. But then again, I've never seen or used on of these so my opinion isn't based on any knowledge. But that's par for the course around here
bwesty
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Yes, they can be prone to fail and break. I know of this occuring in two separate occasions. Could have been the welds or spindle, hard to know but it happens. It's unlikely but my point was thats not necessarily a part worth going cheap on especially with a large tire mounted.
Box Rocket
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These are the ones I used on my homebuilt bumper
www.ruffstuffspecialties.com
Spare Tire Spindle
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I would be more concerned about the weld failing.
Ruffstuff has legit parts. You can always wait for Dan’s sales. His shipping costs are very good.
These are the ones I used on my homebuilt bumper
Spare Tire Spindle
Check out the deal on Spare Tire Spindle at RuffStuff Specialties
Ruffstuff has legit parts. You can always wait for Dan’s sales. His shipping costs are very good.
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Box Rocket
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Spindles can definitely shear off. Seen a few over the years. Most definitely worth getting a quality spindle and one with an appropriate rating. Also makes a big difference if it's welded in a single shear or double shear design. Best option is to have the lower spindle welded near the top and bottom of the section below the bearing/hinge area, AND have a retaining tab at the top bearing cap. That is the most sturdy and least likely to shear the spindle.What kind of failure would you expect where it become a big issue? Do you think the spindle would shear off? I think that unlikely even on a cheap spindle. But then again, I've never seen or used on of these so my opinion isn't based on any knowledge. But that's par for the course around here
On mine I don't have a tab at the top bearing cap, but I have the lower spindle passing through the bumper top AND bottom and welded both ends. Next best method I guess for a spindle without a top retaining tab.
looking for red handle and lever (don't know what its called) as mine has busted !
I’d be more concerned with the quality of the spindle itself rather then the bead you lay dow, Just so long as you trust your handy work. It’s not likely to break off from your weld...at least I made sure of this. Ran it all the way around.
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Hey @Box Rocket, I like that you've put the base through the whole section. Was tring to figure a nice way to give it the strength it needs.
I think all up I'll spend the extra a better quality unit. Thought of losing a spare tyre off the back isn't great. Always worth the question though, picked up a few tips along the way!
Thanks all!
I think all up I'll spend the extra a better quality unit. Thought of losing a spare tyre off the back isn't great. Always worth the question though, picked up a few tips along the way!
Thanks all!
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Little picture update too...
Welding up the wing, cover plates to the inside of the checkout for the corner of the panel. I used 3mm plate and put a couple of scores in the back of it them used a square head mallet to get the curve. Worked a treat. Tricky spot to weld though, will put this piece in first on the other side, before the under body plates go on.
Welding is slowly getting better, I've got solid wire and gas to hook up to the mig once I've finished this spool of flux wire. Looking forward to that!!
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Welding up the wing, cover plates to the inside of the checkout for the corner of the panel. I used 3mm plate and put a couple of scores in the back of it them used a square head mallet to get the curve. Worked a treat. Tricky spot to weld though, will put this piece in first on the other side, before the under body plates go on.
Welding is slowly getting better, I've got solid wire and gas to hook up to the mig once I've finished this spool of flux wire. Looking forward to that!!
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Box Rocket
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McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.www.mcmaster.com
Legend, thanks
These guys typically have them:
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
The brand you are looking for is De-Sta-Co (destaco) clamps.
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