Broken spindle on spare tire swing out

[Toad]

So I have a Fab Fours bumper on the back of my TJ. Last weekend while playing in the snow the spindle snapped. It was just a single shear design. I have purchased a new spindle and hub in a double shear design. It uses a standard 1000 lb spindle like everybody else does. Has a double shear bracket that ties into the bumper. The difference is with the "sleeve". So I have everything (except the sleeve) mocked up and looks fine. In order to use the sleeve I need to have the hole in the bumper machined out to accept this sleeve and then weld the sleeve into place. I really dont think this sleeve will add enough strength to make it worth the effort. I think that with the addition of the dual shear design it will be just fine. Any thoughts for or against this sleeve?

https://www.comp4x4.com/collections...er-hinge-kit-with-dual-shear-bracket-standard
That's the kit I have.

 

[Tacoma]

Upgrade to the Summit Machine tire carrier kit. No breaks, We're in Draper and have been making these for like, forever, with no reported issues. Also, a certain local bumper company uses our kits on their beautiful, Expedition-tested bumpers.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Another vote for the Summit spindle

 

[Gravy]

Another vote for the Summit Machine spindle. It's the beef.

 

[Kevin B.]

This thread is relevant to my interests. Can I get some pics of your broken spindle and how it was welded to the bumper?