10-17-2023, 01:02 PM
So I had my wheel bearing go out on my boat trailer and by the time I got to a safe spot it had really jacked up the bearing seats... So it appears the outer bearing won't be securely tight to the axel shaft if I was to replace just the bearing... So from my engineering back ground I know what I need to do, but the farmer in me keeps looking for a work around...
Anyway I have found axel assemblies from $270 to $350 on line that include bearings and hubs, you just connect them at the leaf springs and it doesn't look like too difficult of a job, except for the boat still on the trailer and no way to move it to where I can get it off.. At this price point should I even be considering trying to do anything with the current axel to restore it? I'm thinking the axel assembly would be a lot easier and more likely to be properly aligned... What are your thoughts?
I'm looking at getting some wood cribbing to block the trailer up while I work on the axel, any better ideas on how to take care of that issue? Thanks Jeff
Anyway I have found axel assemblies from $270 to $350 on line that include bearings and hubs, you just connect them at the leaf springs and it doesn't look like too difficult of a job, except for the boat still on the trailer and no way to move it to where I can get it off.. At this price point should I even be considering trying to do anything with the current axel to restore it? I'm thinking the axel assembly would be a lot easier and more likely to be properly aligned... What are your thoughts?
I'm looking at getting some wood cribbing to block the trailer up while I work on the axel, any better ideas on how to take care of that issue? Thanks Jeff
When things get stressful think I'll go fish'en and worry about it tomorrow!