Azusa Engineering Helpful Hints:
AXLE WEIGHTS
"How much does it weigh?" is a frequently
asked question at Azusa - important for racers As a typical example of axle
weights (e.g, steel vs. aluminum), below is a weight chart of a sampling
of our 40" axles.
40" Axle Weights
| Solid Axles |
End Type |
Weight (lbs)* |
Weight (kg)* |
| 1" Solid Steel Bar |
2" Threaded |
7.97 |
3.62 |
| 1" Solid Steel Bar |
1-1/2" Threaded |
8.10 |
3.67 |
| 1" Solid Steel Bar |
Snap Ring |
8.39 |
3.81 |
| Tubular Axles |
Wall Thickness |
Weight (lbs)* |
Weight (kg)* |
| 1-1/4" Chrome-Moly or Standard Steel |
.190 |
6.87 |
3.12 |
| 1-1/4" Chrome-Moly Steel |
.250 |
8.58 |
3.89 |
| 1-1/4" Aluminum |
.195 |
2.32 |
1.05 |
| 1-3/8" Chrome-Moly Steel |
.225 |
8.44 |
3.83 |
| 35mm Chrome-Moly Steel |
.225 |
8.26 |
3.75 |
| 40mm Chrome-Moly Steel |
.130 |
6.51 |
2.95 |
| *nominal - individual pieces will vary slightly |
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