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Offline lokidog

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Trailer axle - replace it?
« on: April 30, 2017, 03:58:04 PM »
So, I went to move pone of my old boats today and the hubs are locked up.  I managed to get the lug nuts loose with my impact wrench.  The question now is do I bother trying to pull the hubs off to replace them or should I just replace the entire axle?  I think the brakes (which didn't work anyways) are locked up to the inside of the hub, but not positive about this.  Thanks for any help.

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2017, 04:30:55 PM »
I bet you could replace bearings and clean it up if you want.  I am not big on replacing everything but that sure looks pretty far gone....  I would likely replace it. :twocents:
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2017, 04:45:32 PM »
The axle and u-Bolts look like junk, I wouldn't trust it. I vote for replacing the entire unit.
« Last Edit: April 30, 2017, 04:58:40 PM by gaddy »

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2017, 04:56:14 PM »
I would not trust that axle but I've burned out bearings on the freeway before so I'm a bit biased. I had a worn spindle that would not seal properly. Cost me 2 pricey fixes before the problem was diagnosed. I switched that axle out for a heavier duty one and have not had an issue since. Bought the parts from 6 Roblees and did the work myself. Took a few hours and was really not bad in cost. Hope it works out for you!
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2017, 06:00:09 PM »
Been in a similar situation on a cross country trip when moving from Missouri to here.  Ended up replacing axle, springs and hubs in a hotel parking lot in Billings when it was 10 degrees and blowing snow.  Not too much fun that day.  Those look way far gone.  I would consider replacing axle, hubs, brakes and springs and all hardware.  Just my opinion.
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2017, 06:52:56 PM »
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2017, 07:36:30 PM »
Might cost ya a little more, but I'd do the whole axle, be solid for years, and alot less work/time involved. Torch the old one out of the way, bolt the new one in and go. Fixing that one up seems like a bunch of busted knuckles for a project that may fail as soon as you start moving the boat.

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2017, 09:25:13 PM »
Replace the whole thing. They're cheap.

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2017, 07:10:41 AM »
Find a lightly used boat trailer. That thing looks toast.
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2017, 07:13:37 AM »
I would replace the axle and U-bolts. 
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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2017, 09:04:08 AM »
Thanks everyone.  Looks like I'll be replacing the axle as well.  A 3500 pound Trophy currently sits on it, however, the Trophy is going away with a better trialer already on the mainland.  This trailer will be used for my son's boat, 19' that will weigh a lot less so I am not going to put brakes on it.

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2017, 10:33:24 AM »
6 Robblees will set you up pretty good. They supply most of the trailer service shops in the state.

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Re: Trailer axle - replace it?
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2017, 10:56:33 AM »
6 Robblees is your answer. 
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