Axel Components
Below we have put a few pictures of the most frequently asked about parts and a way to measure them so that we are able to ensure that we are sending you with the correct part to get you back on the road.
Here are two examples of the parts of a hub and drum. The top picture is of a one piece hub and drum and the bottom picture is of a two piece hub and drum. The list below is corresponding to the numbers of the axle components in the top picture:
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Grease Seal
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Inner Bearing
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Inner Race
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Outer Race
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Outer Bearing
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Spindle Washer
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Spindle Nut
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Cotter Pin
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Grease Cap
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Spindle Nut
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Spindle Nut Retainer
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Grease Cap
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Plug for Grease Cap
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Wheel Stud
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Wheel Nut
Spindles
To make sure that we are sending you with the correct spindle it would be helpful to know some of the dimensions of the spindle. You can look at the spindle identification cart below for more information. Also below is a picture measurements that we go off of.
Wheel Studs - Drive In
To ensure that we are sending you with the correct stud we will ask you about these measurements.
A: Thread Diameter
B: Stud Length
C: Spine length
D: Base Length
E: Spine Diameter
Spindle Identification
To make sure that we are sending you with the correct spindle or axle parts take a look at this chart.
Wheel Stud- Screw In
To make sure that we are going to send you with the correct screw in stud we will ask you about these measurements
A: Thread Diameter
B: Overall Length
C: Lug Nut End Length
D: Hub End Length
Wheel Bolts
To make sure that your wheel doesn't fall off we will ask you about these measurements.
A: Thread Diameter
B: Thread Length
C: Head size
Below we have provided a pictures of two different types of axles.
Below we have provided a picture of starting angles for torsion axles.