Cotter pins

[jross]

The left wheel on our CC 1600 keeps coming off due the cotter pin getting sheared, especially on sharp left turns. I suspect hardened cotter pins are the answer. I considered drilling out the axle hole a little and using snap pins. The wheels are Arnold wheels with 5/8 bushings. I am considering converting from bushings to ball or roller bearings. Any suggestions?

 

[KennyV]

Get a roll pin... they are much harder and not likely to sheer... place a washer or a thin hardened machine spacer between the pin and the wheel...
Bearings are better than bushings, as to rolling... will not make much difference as to your lateral load sheer...
A roll pin will work... :smile:KennyV