11-23-2014, 08:48 PM
Made spindles to match trailer hubs, got to love the Hardinge for threading and good surface finishes for seals.
The kingpins will sit at 10 degrees for the caster, so I bored the knuckle to take the spindle at that angle.
![[Image: IMG_1509.jpg]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-97dd3Z5ImG4/VHKJsiGKiVI/AAAAAAAACeU/vf9-c4DlQZQ/s1280/IMG_1509.jpg)
A light force fit and welded the singles in.
![[Image: IMG_1510.jpg]](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V12kQ8xo1Ws/VHKJuP_6OWI/AAAAAAAACek/IUUtiilHufM/s1280/IMG_1510.jpg)
Hub installed.
![[Image: IMG_1512.jpg]](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ETtheIAkFLg/VHKJuJLXIEI/AAAAAAAACeg/gTUTL3dQdxo/s1280/IMG_1512.jpg)
TSC showed the oilite bushings I wanted for the kingpins on their horrible online site, so I call the store to see if they have them, and another option I could make work, their computer said they had 4 of each, but the guy said he better check the shelf, comes back and says no they don't have them. The power was out this aft so I thought I'd drive down and check, the bins had 4 of each sitting there. DUH. So I can start the axle next.
The kingpins will sit at 10 degrees for the caster, so I bored the knuckle to take the spindle at that angle.
A light force fit and welded the singles in.
Hub installed.
TSC showed the oilite bushings I wanted for the kingpins on their horrible online site, so I call the store to see if they have them, and another option I could make work, their computer said they had 4 of each, but the guy said he better check the shelf, comes back and says no they don't have them. The power was out this aft so I thought I'd drive down and check, the bins had 4 of each sitting there. DUH. So I can start the axle next.
Free advice is worth exactly what you payed for it.
Greg
Greg