2005 Dixie Chopper Silver Eagle 44" Spindle Repair Issue

[bertsmobile1]

Dixie may have discontinued to stock the bearing but it will be a standard bearing, unless the balls . rollers run directly onto the housing or shaft.
So take it to a bearing shop and order replacements
No one uses custom bearings they are just too expensive

 

[Rocky J]

Never saw a spindle like that. Have seen a gear on a Onan like that were you use a steering wheel puller and a few machine screws to remove it. and the spindle nut with some washers to press it back on

 

[northcreeek262]

You are correct. Unfortunately they don't have bearings for the unit anymore, so I kind of wasted my time but found out some good information. Mine would have actually spun off pretty easy except that during manufacture I guess someone somehow marred the spindle with the Allen screw I think so it wouldn't turn off. There always seems to be some issue that makes an easy problem difficult!

Have checked Ebay for bearings ? I find a lot of obsolete stuff there, Mike.

 

[Jaxondaweb]

I have a 2006 - 2550 Silver Eagle with the same set up for the spindles! DC contracted a company in South America, I think Venezuela, to fill a shortage of spindles when these machines were made. To bad they didn't share that information with the owners of those machines. There are metric bearings and seals are avaliable at almost any good industrial bearing supply house.If not they can order either for you. There may be 3 set screws on the upper adjuster and they all have to be removed and the spindle shaft will unscrew from the adjuster plate. This is actually a better hub assembly since it is adjustable for bearing wear. Saw this discussion but had to start a new login and user account after several attempts to get a new password set up for my original account. I serviced both of the outer shafts and they have performed very well. After the first one is done it is easy to rebuild them in the future. .

 

[Greg75]

I agree! That doesn’t look anything like a Dixie Chopper 10161HD.

My 2006 LT2500 44D is exactly the same as his from the factory. Easily repaired with Timken bearings.

 

[Greg75]

Have checked Ebay for bearings ? I find a lot of obsolete stuff there, Mike.

Bearings available everywhere

 

[Greg75]

I have a 2006 - 2550 Silver Eagle with the same set up for the spindles! DC contracted a company in South America, I think Venezuela, to fill a shortage of spindles when these machines were made. To bad they didn't share that information with the owners of those machines. There are metric bearings and seals are avaliable at almost any good industrial bearing supply house.If not they can order either for you. There may be 3 set screws on the upper adjuster and they all have to be removed and the spindle shaft will unscrew from the adjuster plate. This is actually a better hub assembly since it is adjustable for bearing wear. Saw this discussion but had to start a new login and user account after several attempts to get a new password set up for my original account. I serviced both of the outer shafts and they have performed very well. After the first one is done it is easy to rebuild them in the future. .

Bearing is a Timken L44649, cup L44610, seal 8695L. Used mostly for trailers.

 

[Greg75]

Hello everybody, I just found the forum. My center spindle bearings are shot. I removed the spindle and there is a silver disc with 2 Allen Head screws that I removed. The disc looks like it should come right off but I have tried prying it with a screw driver and pounded on the spindle and it is not budging. Any ideas how to get this thing lose? It is not rusted. The silver disc has two holes in the top of it. Does this require some sort of special tool? Photos attached. Seems that I can't attach the photos because they are too large file sizes. Thanks, Steve

I know it's after the fact but for others with the same problem on their mid 2000 Silver Eagles with this spindle: Remove the 3 double set screws on that collar. Tap with a punch counterclockwise. Remove seal and snap ring. (shaft comes right out) Do same to bottom side. Punch out race (cup) and cone bearing. Timken cone #L44649, cup L44610, seal 8695L available at most any bearing vender. Under 25 bucks if you look. Used on most boat trailers. Too bad these spindles are no longer available because they can be rebuilt with greasable quality tapered bearings many times.

 

[Greg75]

Hello everybody, I just found the forum. My center spindle bearings are shot. I removed the spindle and there is a silver disc with 2 Allen Head screws that I removed. The disc looks like it should come right off but I have tried prying it with a screw driver and pounded on the spindle and it is not budging. Any ideas how to get this thing lose? It is not rusted. The silver disc has two holes in the top of it. Does this require some sort of special tool? Photos attached. Seems that I can't attach the photos because they are too large file sizes. Thanks, Steve

Mine are on the 2nd rebuild. Easy.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Have checked Ebay for bearings ? I find a lot of obsolete stuff there, Mike.

The very last place one should buy bearings from is ebay or amazon
while there are some genuine NOS bearings sold there, most are fakes or quality control rejects .
The most faked item on the planet is bearings , not expensive watches .
Lots of factories make $ 1.50 bearings then etch a quality company name on the sides and ell them for $ 10 by the thousands to clots who think they are getting a $20 bearing for $ 10 then go on social media to tell every one that brand XYZ bearing are now junk .
Bearings should always come from a bearing shop, over the counter so you know that it is a real shop with real bearings.
Next best is a real parts store, one with a nice big glass window you can throw a rock through if they sell you fake bearings
One down from that are genuine internet specialist that have a name you have heard
I Sell cheap cheap , Number 1 bearing shop , Good cheap etc etc etc vendors on Scamazon & Evilpay will sell you junk .