Axle & hub assembly source

[Boss]

We are having difficulties with ETrailer.com accepting P.O.s from the college. Does anyone know of another source for axles and hubs in the U.S.?

[DanB]

shouldnt be too hard to find.

One thing I do know though - to stick exactly with our design you do want to be sure its a 'dexter' hub - there are lots of cheaper Chinese hubs out there that make life difficult.  Southwest wheel company and Northern tool both carry crappy hubs in this size.

Brian - if you don't figure it out email me and I can play middle man.

[Hoskald]

Dan,

in what way do these cheap hubs make life difficult? I was just getting ready to order one...talk about timely!

Cheers,

Hos

[jonas302]

My local auto parts store can order dexter hubs do you have an account with any? They usually give school discounts too

[Boss]

Thanks Dan

I may ask this of you. But first we'll try more on our own.

[vawtsup]

I always get good service from JC Whitney.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Trailer-Hub-Spindle/600002440.jcw?in_dim_search=1

Good Luck

[LincTex]

I was considering either my local Tractor Supply (TSC) or a local trailer supply house,that is very close to me. I didn't know there were differences to look out for.

What problems have some experienced? What do you look for when avoiding a certain style/brand?

[neilho]

Baum Hydraulics sells farm implement hubs and spindles. Here's a link to that section of their catalog. It's a short download, even with a dialup.

http://www.baumhydraulics.com/files/catalog/sec-f.pdf

I've used two of their hubs and spindles- good quality-the hubs are cast and machined in Omaha, spindles machined in Omaha. The spindles are SAE1018 steel, with custom materials available in quantities of 10 or more.

I have no commercial connection to them- just a satisfied customer.

Neil

[electrondady1]

one of the things you need to look for on a hub is if the back side has been machined flat.

so that when the back rotor is put in place it will run true and parallel with the front one .

[Boss]

True, thanks

[stephent]

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2007/5/15/125341/856

[Boss]

I swear I did the search first, grin

 

[LincTex]

I found a great assortment of hubs, axle stubs, etc. just a few miles from me at Guthrie Trailer sales in Waco. I bought a Chinese 6-bolt hub (machined both sides) with a USA axle stub and all USA bearings and seals for a little more than 50 bucks out the door. I will have one friend (machinist) check everything for clearances/true, and another friend perform all the NDT (Magnaflux) on the parts. Thanks for the tips! Lincoln Schlecht from Elm Mott, Texas