07-23-2014, 06:10 AM
Worst case: I may need to replace or repair the tag axle spindle on the driver side of my 1997 coach #438. Any suggestions or experience. Due to bearing failure.
Axle spindle
07-23-2014, 06:33 AM
Can't you just replace the bearings and races? I've done it on cars, but not MHs.
Chappell and Mary
2004 Foretravel 36 foot
07-23-2014, 08:41 AM
That's not good, if the bearing piled up that bad Its lucky it didn't start a fire and loose your coach or worse.
Unless these axles have replacable spindles it might be easiest and cheapest to change the whole axle.
I have machined out spindles on big truck diffs, shrink fitted and welded in a new one, only if the housing was too expensive or not available. This can be done with a line boring rig or a very large lathe. I wouldnt try welding on the bearing surfaces themselves.
Unless these axles have replacable spindles it might be easiest and cheapest to change the whole axle.
I have machined out spindles on big truck diffs, shrink fitted and welded in a new one, only if the housing was too expensive or not available. This can be done with a line boring rig or a very large lathe. I wouldnt try welding on the bearing surfaces themselves.
Love old school
1976 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
1977 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
07-23-2014, 10:01 AM
Pic would be helpful. I have done a lot of stuff to salvage spindles & hubs on 1 ton trucks.
07-23-2014, 11:15 AM
Being this is a tag, it doesn't have an axle as one thinks of an axle. Each tag has its own mount. As Clint said pic. would be great.
Chappell and Mary
2004 Foretravel 36 foot
07-23-2014, 11:36 AM
Did you try calling Newell?
They should be able to give you a part number or price if its their part.
They should be able to give you a part number or price if its their part.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337
07-23-2014, 12:09 PM
Yes a pic would be best. So the spindles are independent? That would make it easier to replace. If the bearing surfaces are damaged I wouldnt mess around, put a new one. I have heard of coaches burning down from a bad bearing. If it gets hot enough the tire will catch fire, not much chance of putting it out. Here is a thread about this
http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/fo...hp?t=19389
http://www.wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/fo...hp?t=19389
Love old school
1976 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
1977 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
07-23-2014, 12:11 PM
All good questions, the bearings failed while traveling as luck would have it I was fortunate and reached my destination before major damage ie fire or an accident. However I had bearings and seals replaced after some work on the spindle and it is again leaking and soon to fail. I am having someone look at it tomorrow and am anticipating the spindle discussion. This is a fairly expensive part and wanted to know if anyone had experience replacing or repairing this spindle.
07-23-2014, 12:29 PM
Not sure what part of the country you are in but there may be a company similar to this one near you that can rebuild your spindle on site.
http://axleals.com
http://axleals.com
Love old school
1976 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
1977 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
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