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    This document provides instructions for building a custom axle using an axle tube and spindles from Tie Down Engineering. It warns that welding an axle requires proper equipment and skills, and to have a qualified welder assemble the axle if not comfortable. It describes determining the required axle capacity and hub face measurements based on the trailer components. It then provides steps to calculate the tube length, cut and square the tube, insert and flush mount the spindles, fully weld the joints, drill spring holes, and install hangers to complete the axle assembly.

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    This document provides instructions for building a custom axle using an axle tube and spindles from Tie Down Engineering. It warns that welding an axle requires proper equipment and skills, and to have a qualified welder assemble the axle if not comfortable. It describes determining the required axle capacity and hub face measurements based on the trailer components. It then provides steps to calculate the tube length, cut and square the tube, insert and flush mount the spindles, fully weld the joints, drill spring holes, and install hangers to complete the axle assembly.

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    This document provides instructions for building a custom axle using an axle tube and spindles from Tie Down Engineering. It warns that welding an axle requires proper equipment and skills, and to have a qualified welder assemble the axle if not comfortable. It describes determining the required axle capacity and hub face measurements based on the trailer components. It then provides steps to calculate the tube length, cut and square the tube, insert and flush mount the spindles, fully weld the joints, drill spring holes, and install hangers to complete the axle assembly.

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    Build Your Own Axle

    Weld your own custom axle using Tie Down Engineering’s axle tube and spindles

    WARNING
    Welding an axle requires that you have the proper equipment and have the skill
    to apply a proper weld. If you are not comfortable with your welding capabilities,
    have a qualified welder assemble you axle.

    READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING


    Instructions
    1. Determine the axle capacity required for your trailer. Trailer capacity is based on the lowest capacity of
    the trailer components. This includes but is not limited to: frame, axle, spindles, hubs, bearings, wheels,
    tires, springs and all hardware.

    #124991 #124997
    1.5” x 1.5” x 72” axle tube, up to 1,500 lb. capacity 2” x 2” x 72” axle tube, up to 3,500 lb. capacity
    Use with: #128006 - 4 Lug Hub & Spindle End Unit Use with: #128008 - 5 Lug Hub & Spindle End Unit.
    #128007 - 5 Lug Hub & Spindle End Unit #124994 - 1750 lb. Spindle with
    #124993 - 1350 lb. Spindle with Flange Brake Flange (2 per pack,
    (2 per pack, for hubs with for hubs with 1-1/16” &
    1-1/16” inner & outer bearings 1-3/8” bearings & 1.72” seals)
    & 1.25” seals)

    2. Determine the Hub Face measurements required for your trailer.


    a. If you are replacing an axle, measure the distance from the outside face of each hub.
    b. If you are building a new trailer/axle, consider the space required for the wheel/tire combination to
    properly fit the trailer frame.

    Springs (centers)
    Hub Face

    Hub Face: Distance between


    hub face to hub face
    Springs & Hub Face
    Track: Distance between
    Hangers
    Spring center tire to center tire
    Centers Track
    Axle
    Spring Center: Distance between the
    center of springs & hangers
    (if used)
    013108,F996

    Instruction Sheet #08109


    3. Calculate your axle tube length:
    Tube Length = Hub Face minus Hub to Flange Width
    1.5” Tube Calculation
    Hub Face Needed:
    “Hub to Flange Width”
    (distance between hub face + Hub to Flange Width: - 5-7/8”
    rear of the spindle flange) Cut Tube to Length:
    x 2 (both hubs)
    2” Tube Calculation
    Hub Face Rear of the spindle flange Hub Face Needed:

    Hub to Flange Width: - 6-5/8”


    When used with Tie Down Engineering’s Spindles and Hubs listed
    on these pages the hub to flange width equals: Cut Tube to Length:
    1.5” Tube: 5-7/8” (2-15/16”x 2) 2.0” Tube: 6-5/8” (3-5/16” x 2)

    TIP:
    Place spindle or end unit in one end of the axle tube. Place axle on trailer to get a
    visual of where to cut tube. Make sure the tube is close to your “math” calculations.

    4. Cut tube to required length (measure twice, cut once!).


    Special care should be taken to make sure the cut is Square
    Axle Tube
    “Square” at 90 degrees. Remove any burrs inside and
    outside the tube. Spindle
    Square
    5. Clamp tube to a secure welding table. Tube

    6. Insert round spindle or end unit (hub/spindle) into the


    square tube so that the brake flange or circular flange is Mount spindle flush to the axle tube
    flush against the end of the tube.
    Flange
    7. Support the spindle or end unit so that it does not
    move during the welding operation.
    Tube Spindle
    8. Weld a 1/4” fillet weld on all sides of the surface joint.

    9. Allow to cool before using.


    1/4” Fillet Weld
    10. Determine spring center location. Drill 9/16” holes for the
    center spring bolt head to fit in. Use spring hanger kit to
    complete axle.

    Drill two 9/16” holes

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