squonk 41,739 #1 Posted August 11, 2012 The front spindles are getting quite worn in the front axle bores on my C-160. I have replaced the spindle but there is still too much slop. I have 2 axles out of parts tractors that the spindles fit perfectly. One was out of a 74 C-160 and it has bronze bushings in both spindle bores and and axle pivot. The other is off of a 73 16 auto and has the bone stock holes. I painted it up before I found out the other had the bushings in them. Did make the bronze axle for any special reason and which one would you use if you were me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #2 Posted August 11, 2012 I've never seen one with bronze bushes, and I've probably looked at 30 or so. It is quite possible that someone bored it and installed them. I think its a great idea, as long as they ended up in the right place. Before using it I would probably slide a couple of long 3/4" bars into the spindle bores and eyeball the angles, also check out the bolster pin bore in the centre of the axle to make sure it's square to the axle. A 3 foot long bar is long enough to visibly see differences in angles 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,739 #3 Posted August 12, 2012 They were both on parts tractors complete with the wheels, tires and steering parts. Everything looked stock and lined up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #4 Posted August 12, 2012 someone who does what I do for a living put the bushing in and that would be the one I would use Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,739 #5 Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks Brian, That's the one I was leaning to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #6 Posted August 12, 2012 I would give the one with the bronze bushing a try. Keep the other axle around - just in case you ever need it. It may be the bronze makes the tractor steer a bit easier too. Good luck, Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,739 #7 Posted August 12, 2012 I would give the one with the bronze bushing a try. Keep the other axle around - just in case you ever need it. It may be the bronze makes the tractor steer a bit easier too. Good luck, Bill That's what I was hoping. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #8 Posted August 12, 2012 I plan to install oilite bronze bushing in my front axle. Hope to get by with just an 1/8" over bore haven't check them yet. I can see a little movement when I jack up the front axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
