520 spindles

[mdn1081 1]

Hello everybody. I have a question about putting trailer hubs on the swept front axle. I plan on using these

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442390_200442390?issearch=57204

on my swept axle. There are bushings on the spindles. Now do they space the hub assembly from the stops on the axle and seal the grease seal? I would imagine they do but figured someone would know on here. The axle is going to go on my 1983 C-175. I inherited it from my grandmother, and my pap that passed when I was 5 bought it new. Needs a resto, which is going to take me awhile. But I plan on doing a few thing to set it apart from the rest. I am thinking about running Vredestein ribs 18x8.50x8 on 7" wide wheels on the front. And triple 25x8x12 tires on the rear on 7" wide rims. Should be a real head turner when its done. Thanks in advance as always.

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Sounds like it will be a very Beastly looking Horse! Sorry I can't help with your question, but I'm sure someone who can will chime in shortly.

Matt :flags-texas:

[Hodge71 665]

Not sure what your plan is as far as using the 175 but I can tell you that while you may think the cool factor of 6 tires in the rear of the tractor is awesome, the leverage that it puts on the axles and hydro on a machine that will be seeing anything other than show duty is insane. You will be snapping parts due to all that stress on your Eaton 1100 axles and such. I would really suggest against it unless youre making a trailer queen.

[Kelly 1,033]

There is a spacer on the spindle, that the seal will ride on, as for the rims be sure you get them with a offset, not the ones that are centered, or they will hit the spindles, I used 5 3/8" wide rims just like stock, and they have about 3 3/8" x 2" offset on the centers, again about like stock, and I only have maybe a 1" clearance to the spindle, the 18" tall tires will set the front up in the air some also, and as already has been said you will probably snap a axle off with that much tire sticking out on the rear, I've seen it with only duel 8.50's break them.

[mdn1081 1]

Thanks guys for the information. My C-175 is actually an 8 speed. However I do understand it would be putting alot of stress on the axles. Once I get it done it won't be getting any use other than maybe to a show. I figure with 18" tall tires in the front and 25" tall tires in the back it would lift the whole tractor about one inch.

[546cowboy 302]

These tires are on my new addition. Go BIG or go home!

[mdn1081 1]

Haha, wow cowboy what do you plan on doing with that machine? Or is it just a showpiece?

[woodchuckfarmer 333]

Its a monster horse

[546cowboy 302]

I bought this from a guy and have started making some improvements and I plan on painting it. I love to just cruise around on this. I may be going to the Mentone,IN swap with it and a few tractors to swap or sell. Maybe I'll see some of you there. :USA: