Iflylower
Registered User
Memphis, TN
I've done some searching and reading on topic, but there is a hole in the info.
I don't have dimensions on a 1.5" axle. I'm trying to order parts now and fab my 3" extended myself.
So, a few 3" extended and axle questions for the forum:
1. What size blank do you start with for machining? I plan a 1 5/8 X .188 x 12. But I gotta make sure. Turn down the axle to 1.5" somewhere past the brake mounting flange. I need that measurement too. Might be around 1.7" from some of the spacers I've seen.
2. On 3" extended...Do you change the angle of the axle to keep the same gear track? Or do you keep the same angle(45deg), and accept (maybe want?) the wider stance? I'm pretty sure you do, but I gotta check.
3. I read the axle thread as 16/inch. I think it's right for a standard crown axle nut.
4. How far from the end of the axle (thread end) should the brake flange be mounted?
Thought I'd see what the forum might know so I can proceed with confidence. It's no fun to backstep and redo. Thanks.
I don't have dimensions on a 1.5" axle. I'm trying to order parts now and fab my 3" extended myself.
So, a few 3" extended and axle questions for the forum:
1. What size blank do you start with for machining? I plan a 1 5/8 X .188 x 12. But I gotta make sure. Turn down the axle to 1.5" somewhere past the brake mounting flange. I need that measurement too. Might be around 1.7" from some of the spacers I've seen.
2. On 3" extended...Do you change the angle of the axle to keep the same gear track? Or do you keep the same angle(45deg), and accept (maybe want?) the wider stance? I'm pretty sure you do, but I gotta check.
3. I read the axle thread as 16/inch. I think it's right for a standard crown axle nut.
4. How far from the end of the axle (thread end) should the brake flange be mounted?
Thought I'd see what the forum might know so I can proceed with confidence. It's no fun to backstep and redo. Thanks.