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Front axle pivot pins

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pfrederi

Was making a new front axle pivot pin yesterday and got to thinking why WH machined a groove and added a E clip to the front of the pin.  The tab and bolt on the back would seem to be adequate to secure it.  i have made a couple in the past but I have no lathe so one i made a bit longer and drilled for a cotter pin.  didn't do anything on the other nor the one yesterday. Am i missing something.

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cleat

The ones I make also have a hole drilled for a cotter pin

 

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Here is one installed.

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Pin is not really required but is a good safety in case the tab breaks although I make my tabs much thicker so breakage is likely not going to happen.

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squonk

I've see about a dozen broken tabs. Nice to have a clip or pin.

 

 

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pfrederi

I made this one long enough to drill, the previous one isn't long enough...guess I will just live dangerously

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wallfish

Agree, with a thicker tab welded on, there shouldn't be a need for any additional clips or pins

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