What are axle spindles?
What are axle spindles?
Axle spindles are components used on the steering axle of a vehicle as well as on a trailer and are designed to fasten the braking system and mount the wheels and tires to the axle.
Can you replace spindles on trailer axle?
Far from a do-it-yourself job, trailer axle spindle replacement requires more than average results. Each new spindle addition must be installed securely and absolutely square with the trailer axle. If it is off by any amount, wheel tracking problems and premature tire wear are imminent.
What is a spindle size?
The modern industry standard cross-section thickness size of a door handle spindle is 8mm (5/16″) square. This size has become the standard size for modern spindles. It should be noted however; spindles and followers were not always standardized to 8mm.
What is an 84 spindle?
This is a Weld in Trailer Spindle that will accommodate a 3500 lb Straight Trailer axle Beam and corresponding wheel bearings. This Spindle is referred to as a #84 Spindle, using a 1 3/8″ ID Inner Wheel Bearing and a 1 1/16″ ID Outer Wheel Bearing. Additionally, this Spindle uses the standard 1.72″ ID Seal Surface.
How do you identify a spindle?
Spindle is a deciduous native tree, and mature trees grow to 9m and can live for more than 100 years. The bark and twigs are deep green, becoming darker with age, and have light brown, corky markings. Twigs are thin and straight. Identified in winter by: the vivid pink fruits which have bright orange seeds.
What is the difference between shaft axle and spindle?
Axle is a non-rotating member used for supporting rotating wheels etc. and do not transmit any torque. Spindle is simply defined as a short shaft. Shaft is a rotating member has a circular cross-section and is used to transmit power.
What is difference between axle and shaft?
The shaft is used for rotary motion while the axle is used for linear or angular motion. The shaft used to transmit power at a short distance while axle transmits power at long distance. The shaft can be meant for balancing or transferring torque while the axle is meant for balancing or transferring bending moment.
When should a trailer spindle be replaced?
If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won’t ride properly and can fail again or it can cause other problems such as uneven or excessive tire wear and ride quality problems. If the spindle is damaged then you can’t really repair it and the whole axle should be replaced.
Are trailer spindles hardened?
Spindles are not tempered such as spring steel. Spindles only bear weight and all the wear is on the race and bearing which are hardened. It takes time but its fairly easy to lay metal with a wire feed then use a file, maybe a grinder if you lay too much on.
What cranks have a 24mm spindle?
Shimano HollowTech II
Crankset Standards
| Crankset | Spindle Diameter | Bearings |
|---|---|---|
| Shimano HollowTech II | 24mm | 24×37 (Drive) 24×37 (Non-Drive) |
| GXP | 24mm/22mm | 24×37 (Drive) 22×37 (Non-Drive) |
| SRAM DUB | 29mm | 29×42 |
| BB30 | 30mm | 6806 (Drive) 6806 (Non-Drive) |
What spindle length do I need?
The best way to find out which spindle length you need is by looking up the specs. (The alternative is trial and error…) Spindle length and the resulting chainline have some leeway. If you are within 2-3 mm of the “correct” 43.5 mm or 45 mm, you are doing quite well.
