Build Wheel Shafts

Wheel End


 * Cut 1-7/8" shafts to 28"
 * Cut 6" long collars from 2" pipe
 * Label collar and shaft, as these are paired up and can't be confused between shafts.
 * Drill 3/4" hole for wheel plate mounting through shaft and collar
 * Drill through collar and shaft at the same time
 * Weld on reinforcing nuts on collars

Motor End
 * Use 6" stub of standard 1-3/8" 6 spline shafting
 * End drill 3.5" deep (on a lathe) the 1-3/8" receiver for 6-spline standard PTO shafting
 * Torch out 3" long slit in 1-7/8" shaft, on two sides of shaft
 * Plug weld spline shafting in hole, on lathe if necessary for alignment
 * Trim the 6-spline shafting so that there is no gap between the shafting and the female coupler on motor.