SPINDLE BROKE IN HALF!

[85_Ranger4x4]

I have seen quite a few snapped spindles, the ones I have seen (impact/overloaded related) have always snapped inboard of the inner bearing so the axle stub and both sets of bearings stay with the hub.

Never seen one break between the bearings.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Just another one of the things that make you say.... Hmmmmmmmm

 

[Curious Hound]

Perhaps, if overtorqued and no nut locking device installed, the inner race might start rotating with the wheel and make the nut spin with it, further overtorqueing the nut....

Sounds far-fetched. But I've seen and heard of stranger things. You would think the threads would strip.