Swing out spindle

[got_mud]

Can anyone point me in the right direction, in finding a heavy duty spindle for a rear swing out. I'm in Poco. Thanks.

Cheers.

 

[Fantom]

http://www.comp4x4.com/Tire-Carrier-Hinges/
http://www.4x4labs.com/products/rear-bumpers/heavy-duty-spindles/

nothing local, all out of the US. I've looked at getting stuff locally but the cost would be a lot bigger unless I did a batch of a 1000 on a CNC.

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

You can get them with a sleeve - so you have the option to remove the swing-out.

 

[Fantom]

That option only works if you do it frequently (after all trips that include major river crossings or a couple times a year) because otherwise they seize up in the sleeve and then they just rust together. The benefit of the sleeve is that you are not welding directly on the spindle shaft and weakening it.

 

[UCruiser]

You can try PM'ing Jason (Cruisin') from Cruisin off road, http://www.cruisinoffroad.com/

He might have stock on the spindles..

 

[neoworm]

That option only works if you do it frequently (after all trips that include major river crossings or a couple times a year) because otherwise they seize up in the sleeve and then they just rust together. The benefit of the sleeve is that you are not welding directly on the spindle shaft and weakening it.

I don't think you and Glenn are talking about the same thing.

 

[Fantom]

Yes we are, it's a sleeve that you weld into the bumper that the swing out spindle slides into and is held in place with a spring pin (manufacturer's option). Look at the options from Comp4x4 site.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

You can try PM'ing Jason (Cruisin') from Cruisin off road, http://www.cruisinoffroad.com/

He might have stock on the spindles..

That's where i got my two spindles from, very good quality and had them in stock.

 

[ForealBoreal]

I still have the A to Z mega spindles sitting in my tool box :S
They are beef cake.
http://www.atozfabrication.com/store/product.php?productid=16138&cat=274&page=1

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

That option only works if you do it frequently (after all trips that include major river crossings or a couple times a year) because otherwise they seize up in the sleeve and then they just rust together. The benefit of the sleeve is that you are not welding directly on the spindle shaft and weakening it.

Mine has been in for a few years -if an issue I will install a grease fitting. I put a hole in the bottom for water so I could bang it out from the bottom if need be.
No way I am pulling that out every couple of months.

 

[neoworm]

My mistake.

 

[Fantom]

Mine has been in for a few years -if an issue I will install a grease fitting. I put a hole in the bottom for water so I could bang it out from the bottom if need be.

You should try taking it out, if you even can. That is a tight tolerance fit so water will not just "bang" out of it.
I used the same ones on Robert's bumper and when it came time to replace the spindle the center section is pretty much welded in there by rust. Have to drill it out to replace it.
I would recommend to not assume you will be able to remove it unless you are going to be doing frequent maintenance on it.

 

[darmaduke]

Mine has been in for a few years -if an issue I will install a grease fitting. I put a hole in the bottom for water so I could bang it out from the bottom if need be.

You should try taking it out, if you even can. That is a tight tolerance fit so water will not just "bang" out of it.
I used the same ones on Robert's bumper and when it came time to replace the spindle the center section is pretty much welded in there by rust. Have to drill it out to replace it.
I would recommend to not assume you will be able to remove it unless you are going to be doing frequent maintenance on it.

if you have time to argue your points and post in this forum, THEN YOU HAVE TIME TO PLAN OUR MAY TRIP...

 

[Fantom]

if you have time to argue your points and post in this forum, THEN YOU HAVE TIME TO PLAN OUR MAY TRIP...

since your comments are not contributing to this thread in any useful way....
now back on topic.

 

[got_mud]

Thanks guys, Jason at Cruisin is hooking me up he's got them in stock for a hundred bucks.

Cheers Brian

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

Mine has been in for a few years -if an issue I will install a grease fitting. I put a hole in the bottom for water so I could bang it out from the bottom if need be.

You should try taking it out, if you even can. That is a tight tolerance fit so water will not just "bang" out of it.
I used the same ones on Robert's bumper and when it came time to replace the spindle the center section is pretty much welded in there by rust. Have to drill it out to replace it.
I would recommend to not assume you will be able to remove it unless you are going to be doing frequent maintenance on it.

on your suggestion Matt I checked - Yep - looks like the spindle shaft wants wants to stay put - oh well- saved me the time of welding in place
I guess I should have designed grease fitting for the sleeve as well - enuff frickin work building swing outs !