I'll relay my recent experiences and hope a good discussion happens with the folks on here. I had to get both front axle/spindles made for my 1450. The spindles are 5150 steel that's non-hardened, welded into some 4" square tube.The spindles are made a couple of tenths of a thousandth over for the 2 press fit bearings, since the bearing can't spin on the new 5150 spindle. They go on fine when you tighten the spindle nut. I'm wondering what type of steel was used in the Thiokol/DMV cat frames. Also, was it common for them to have forged spindles with slip fit bearings, or were they non-hardened. I had to do some quick homework to find out why my new bearings were going on so snug. I wonder if anyone has some experiences or knowledge to share.
Thanks, Dan
Thanks, Dan