bending 4x4x.250 sqtube

[jb1390]

I decided to go ahead and get the measurements. Got grease on my shirt, now catching heck from the wife. Oh well. First pic is the spindle. Its 3 1/4in dia at outer bearing and 3 3/4in dia at inner bearing. 4 1/4in between inside edge of bearing and 7in to outside edge of bearing, 13in from end of spindle to where it is welded to the axle tubeView attachment 424899
Next pic , weld for spindle is 6in to the center of the spring housing and axle tube is 5x4 1/2inches OD.View attachment 424898 Last pic is 9inches from the base of the hub to the weld of the spindle to the tube. View attachment 424897

My current plans are to cut the tube to fit inside a 6x8x1/2 tube to get the height I need for the loader and to provide something to weld to when fastening to the outriggers and trailer. I am also considering using some 12in diaX1/2in piling pipe and adding gussets to keep it upright, and just putting the axle tube in it instead of the 6x8 tube. Either material I choose to use I will be making a plate cut to fit the outside of the axle tube and the inside of the pipe or tube to support it top and bottom.

Well phooey, pics aint in proper position, but measurements are written on each pic

Any idea on the wall thickness of that axle spindle?

 

[muddstopper]

Off the top of my head, no, but at the base where the back bearing rides i would guess at least 1/2in. I am 250miles from there now, I will try to get a more accurate measurement when I get home