98 ezgo spindle question

[kgsc]

OK, so on this setup it goes through the C and yes with that setup the only thing keeping the bolt and pin from wandering would be the small hole in the washer so prone to wear. It would work but for how long in the question. I was looking at the video on the previous page where the pin was between the C however still prone to the same issue. Would get him rolling until he could find another axle or a different setup.

[StoveBolt]

Originally Posted by kgsc

OK, so on this setup it goes through the C and yes with that setup the only thing keeping the bolt and pin from wandering would be the small hole in the washer so prone to wear. It would work but for how long in the question. I was looking at the video on the previous page where the pin was between the C however still prone to the same issue. Would get him rolling until he could find another axle or a different setup.

I would say your right (after running my mouth so much)

[beachcarter]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Yes and if I read the post correctly the axle C frame is what is worn, not the spindle itself. The spindle, kingpin and thrust washer all pinch between the C in the axle. I believe what I read stated the hole in the bottom part of the C is worn allowing the bottom of the spindle to sway. I am talking about welding a washer on the outer part of the lower part of the C to keep the bolt centered.

You described my problem exactly. Now I understand what you mean about welding the washer. I think that might just work.

[kgsc]

Well I just went and found some pictures on the EZ-Go site. It appears the old style steering axles had the king pin go through the C whereas with the new style they get pinched in the C. What does this mean to bc the op? Welding a washer may give you a short term fix but if you wish to stay with the current configuration, you need another axle.. and btw, they made two different ones in a straight configuration. One was a square tube on the other was taller than it was wide but still straight across.