Peerless axle question

[bigrob]

I have a project I am working on that will be useing a peerless axle , that I bought from Gumpit a few years back

My question is , do I need to support it with 4 bearings ( 2 per side ) or is the differential strong enough to only use 2 bearing mounted spaced out close to the wheel hubs?

This project is just in the early planning stages , but may become a build off entry

I have look at a bunch of trike pitcures but its not real clear lol

 

[wjustice]

I would definitely use 2 on each side. One inboard, one out. I don't think the diffs can take the stress.

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[t555trailblazer]

On the different 3 wheelers I have had, there has been 2 on each side. One of the 3 wheelers had 3 on one side and 2 on the other side.

 

[Harleys Papa]

Rob, I would say it all depends on how wide this thing is going to be :shrug: Some T555 use three and some use four ut: My baby bird trike had three but my tractor only uses two :shrug:
Tractor 2

Baby Bird 3

T555 4

 

[bigrob]

Thanks guys , I kind off thought it would need the extra support

I am using twin disk brakes so will mount a bearing on either side of disks

Guess I will be picking up two more bearings and hangers lol

 

[steven Durham]

Well I remember going through this issue with our one and only KKK, when he built the Cat Trike and only two bearings were used. A lot depends on leverage applied by the wheels against the clamping force of the bearings flangettes. I would never use less than 3 but suggest that 4 is better
Most of the time.
Steve on the side line

 

[bigrob]

Thanks Steve , with the application I plan it will need the extra support

In my build thread , Harleys Papa stressed the importance of using the proper lube after cleaning , is there a generic grease\lube I can use
I am not being cheap lol , just hate to order and ship a product I can source localy

 

[gumpit]

How fast do you plan on going? The only time those gears are really going to move is when turning. If this is for your stand up segway trike. I would think/hope you won't be going that fast. With brakes on the front you may want a "reverse type wheelie bar" in the front to prevent nose diving. If you use regular grease I would think it would be ok if you add a zerk fitting to the housing. More bearing hangers can't hurt.

 

[wjustice]

Proper lube is bentonite. About $22 for 32oz. Can be had from any decent mower parts house.

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[jeep2003]

Yup john deere corn head grease is the same sorta stuff. its like half way between oil and grease in its consistency