Combines Broken rear axle on K

yes, unfortunatly this was the weakest place on a K. I would go the used route but would have a 1_8" thick strap (min) the width of the axle front to back welded under the bottom and extending 20 " either side of center. This is the critical area. Any other beefing up will endanger the frame as it will only take so much in case of hitting a non yielding object or pothole. (late style oem units were beefed in this area but not as much as I like.) Axles are easier to replace than frames. Yes pull the hoses and that one bolt and presto chango....

I've seen a number of axles for Gleaner N6's repaired and gussetted to be a lot stronger than before. I'm not sure if there's any disadvantage to reinforcing a rear axle after it's fixed other than the weight. Jeremy