Topic: longer axle on front end

[Thageneral01]

i was wondering whats the best way to make my front axles a little bit longer because the rims on it are right on the hole where you put the cotter pin to hold it in place thanks

[Rocket Ron]

Mow wider wheels  Or a axle stretcher ?

[stvn_VA]

Do you have enough room to drill another hole?

[Rocket Ron]

Putting wheels to far out on the end of your spindles can change many different things besides overall width, Outside wheelbase increase scrub, diagional weight transfer, Just to name a few.  Sounds eazy But many factors are involved with one simple change. Ron.                                             

[Thageneral01]

no there aint enough room for me to drill another hole one guy told me about grinding down the pipe on the rim to make it shorter but idk if thats a good idea

[redline]

Build or buy one with actual spindles. Cotter pins will not hold a wheel on.

[Thageneral01]

Ray,

   If the rules allow -- drill-&-tap a minimum 3/8"-SAE (fine thread) hole in the center of the outside of the spindle.  Tap right-hand thread on the right side and left-hand thread on the left side -- this will prevent the bolt from loosening while running -- and use red Loctite on the bolt threads.  Use Grade 8 bolts with lock washers and oversize flat washers.

thanks all for the help