Based on the replies, it sounds as though the wheel should include the sleeve/bushing along with the bearings, while the axle itself may not always be supplied as part of the wheel assembly. If your original axle is worn or damaged, having one machined to match the factory dimensions is often the best option, especially since the sleeve keeps the bearings centered and prevents the mounting bolt from carrying side loads.

If you're still unsure about the correct setup, Crawford Truck Sales has experience with tow truck parts and repairs, and the parts department at: https://www.crawfordtruck.com, may be able to confirm whether your TC3000 load wheel assembly was originally designed to use a separate axle and sleeve or if there was a superseded part. They specialize in towing equipment and stock a wide range of related parts.

That confirmation could save the time and expense of having another axle machined if there's an OEM solution available.

Hey..
Thanks for the help guys..

I managed to have new axles made.

Crowns wheels from the local agent only come with the sleeve bush and the bearings inside the wheels..
At least now I have some great insight on the matter thanks again:)

yes, thank you for the clarification.

Ok, I don't know this unit specifically but Crown generally use sleeves to reduce the bearing inner diameter to the size of the axle and spacers to fit between two bearings at the SAME diameter as the bearing inner. An important distinction. If its a sleeve, it MUST be fitted.

This is a sleeve: http :// goo.gl / 5gx8g6

Hi, thanks for the reply.

Oh ok I shall give it a go.

I did try having the wheels with out the axle the sleeve bush but it has a lot of play on the wheels.

the metal "bushing" that goes in between the bearings is there to take up space, and can be replaced (more cost effectively) with grease.
The wheel needs to be completely filled with grease upon install, and will take over a 1/2 tube per wheel, but at 3 dollars a tube (what I pay these days on this side of the pond), it is less than a new metal bushing each time.
You could reuse the old wheel's "bushing", as they don't usually 'wear' out, but then you have to knock out one of the old bearing to get to that bushing, which may cost more (at 1.50 to 2 dollars a minute {90 to 120 an hour} labor cost currently what most forklift companies are charging around here) than new bushings or the grease.