Axles and Springs
Do most folks change out the old axles and springs? I have repacked the wheel bearings on the Corvette but am wondering if that is enough. We plan on a 3000+ mile trip this summer and dont want any...
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We check the bearings and look closely at the springs and shackles; no new axels. I did find a broken spring on the 61 Terry and we replaced both. VK
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Hello Tim. Most people do not. In general, most old trailers didn't get a lot of road miles. Some did, but most did not. They tend to be rusty, and need attention, but usually are not in need of...
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Well, count me as someone who did. I bought a 1960 Serro Scotty Rear Door. Had about 3" of clearance under its dropdown floor. This trailer will be a long - hauler - have a trip from MI to NM planned...
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Rob Just went through your axle rehab and it was what I was looking for thank you for tall the info in that thread!
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Tim, I was in wncol's boots. I had a Dexter axle that was fitted with warner brakes. The PO had gutted the brakes out of it, though, because Dexter doesn't make brake parts for it anymore. And the...
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Anyone ever do a lift kit on their trailer for more clearance? Not even sure if I'm using the right word, but figured the meaning would get through. I live in Idaho and go camping where a little more...
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Seagal wrote:Anyone ever do a lift kit on their trailer for more clearance? Not even sure if I'm using the right word, but figured the meaning would get through. I live in Idaho and go camping where a...
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I went to a local metal supplier and had them cut me a couple chunks of 1-1/2" steel, drilled a 1/2" hole in one side to fit over the bolt head on the spring and threaded the other side for a cap...
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Gary, Don't forget your axle flip too! You've added about 3" to your trailer height -- nice! B
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bpmcgee wrote:Gary, Don't forget your axle flip too! You've added about 3" to your trailer height -- nice!I didn't actually flip my axle. It was always underslung and has holes in the top to receive...
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Raising the suspension is an option. How you do it is a possible issue. Moving the axle from top of the spring to the bottom of the spring is "acceptable", and using the spacer blocks, is "good". My...
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John, "flipping the axle" generally (or at least what _I_) means flipping it from one side of the springs to the other -- NOT rotating it 180 degrees.
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I have been using a "very old spring shop" in Southern California. They are "old school" and very knowledgeable. One thing that I was told by this spring shop recently was the steel metalology used in...
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bpmcgee wrote:John, "flipping the axle" generally (or at least what _I_) means flipping it from one side of the springs to the other -- NOT rotating it 180 degrees. Exactly correct! 180 degrees will...
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Moving the spring to the other side of the axle still requires drilling another hole in the axle for the spring bolt, right? It would have been required for my axle. -Gary
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Gary that depends on your axle. My tubular axle just has big U-bolts fastening it to the springs. I would have just flipped the bolts over and fastened them in the other way. B
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bpmcgee wrote:Gary that depends on your axle. My tubular axle just has big U-bolts fastening it to the springs. I would have just flipped the bolts over and fastened them in the other way. B...
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bpmcgee wrote:Gary that depends on your axle. My tubular axle just has big U-bolts fastening it to the springs. I would have just flipped the bolts over and fastened them in the other way.B Maybe?...
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John, Yes I do. I was rounding down because the complication didn't really answer his question :) B
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