bent/cracked axle questions

[Nick]

Not completely sure where I should post this but...

I was trying to figure out why my cart keeps throwing the chain and I think I may have found it. The axle is basically just a large (1/4"?) bolt welded onto a piece of square tubing and it looks like that bolt has cracked along the head causing the axle to bend up which throws off the alignment of the drive sprocket making it throw the chain. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I don't have a welder but that is all i've been able to come up with. Is that my only option or does some one else have an idea?

I uploaded pictures but I don't know how much help they are

 

[Doc Sprocket]

There really is no fixing it without a welder.

 

[porsche930dude]

get a new bolt the right size and take it to a welder. easy fix. or you can cut the whole axle out and convert it to a live axle

 

[Nick]

get a new bolt the right size and take it to a welder. easy fix. or you can cut the whole axle out and convert it to a live axle

Thats what I figured Id have to do... Guess its time to find someone with a welder!! ha I would love to convert it to a live axle but dont think I have the funds for that project.