HELP, need axle
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I found these 16'' long bolts on Ebay....if all else fails .:shrug:
5/8" X 16" Grade 2 Hex Head Bolt (Quantity of 1) | eBay
Just click on this link ! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
5/8" X 16" Grade 2 Hex Head Bolt (Quantity of 1) | eBay
Just click on this link ! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Are the holes in the frame/swingarm/forks big enough for 5/8" rod or are you going to have to machine it smaller on the ends? I know my Rupp uses a 5/8 axle but the bolt holes in the fork are closer to 3/8".
If you are going to get round stock and cut threads(which is a good idea), avoid getting any type of tool steel. It is really hard stuff, and cutting threads on it can be ugly. If you don't have a high quality die it can be impossible. Stick with something like this. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0968094 4140 is easily machined and you can make threads on it easily.
I'm a total rookie at knowing what metal to use for what, but I bet it should be hard enough to not bend during normal usage.
Joe
If you are going to get round stock and cut threads(which is a good idea), avoid getting any type of tool steel. It is really hard stuff, and cutting threads on it can be ugly. If you don't have a high quality die it can be impossible. Stick with something like this. https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0968094 4140 is easily machined and you can make threads on it easily.
I'm a total rookie at knowing what metal to use for what, but I bet it should be hard enough to not bend during normal usage.
Joe
Joe that is a little PRICEY at $3.00 plus a foot..... And its hot rolled (note it says "mill finish" and then "hot rolled") which means it is not consistent in size. You need a piece of cold rolled at least to have a consistent part. It would just be a drop at any good machine shop. And you probably could find a piece on Ebay cheap enough. Stock Car Steel on Ebay probably has it. Then all you need is a die to thread it.
Here is exactly what he needs .
5/8 INCH COLD ROLL ROUND 48 INCHES LONG STEEL ROD | eBay
I am going to save this seller who gives "Free Shipping" on steel..... [MENTION=47323]OND[/MENTION] [MENTION=53722]FOMOGO[/MENTION] [MENTION=46660]Everybody[/MENTION].....
Doug
Here is exactly what he needs .
5/8 INCH COLD ROLL ROUND 48 INCHES LONG STEEL ROD | eBay
I am going to save this seller who gives "Free Shipping" on steel..... [MENTION=47323]OND[/MENTION] [MENTION=53722]FOMOGO[/MENTION] [MENTION=46660]Everybody[/MENTION].....
Doug
I bought 20 feet of 5/8 stainless steel to make axels with but getting a hand die to start cutting was a pain in the rear. To me it would be a job for a machine shop. Tri Sport used an axle that was just a steel rod tapped on each end and used a washer a bit larger on each end. Some people here on OldMiniBikes have had real problems removing this type axle once demon rust locked up wheel bearing spacers. Remember a bit of anti-seize compound is a great preventive measure wherever steel is fit against steel.
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