10-17-2023, 02:53 PM
(10-17-2023, 02:13 PM)SkunkedAgain Wrote:(10-17-2023, 01:47 PM)FishfulThinkin Wrote: I've tried to replace spindles with marginal success. Pretty tricky to get them aligned with just a framing square or whatever. I'm sure it can be done, but not perfectly with my tools and knowledge. I've had best luck just replacing the complete axle. I just jacked it up and used 16 inch logs (sitting stumps) for cribbing, one at each rear corner and one at the hitch and it was rock solid. You might want to check with advantage trailer parts in Orem. They have hundreds of axle assemblies in stock and last time I bought from them it was less expensive than the online ones shipped.
Thanks for this advice, it is what I figured, I just need some help pushing me over dead center to move on a new axel... I was thinking the same thing of using stumps so good to hear that configuration will be safe and solid to do the work... Appreciate the tip of Advanced, we have a trailer supply here in Logan that I was going to check before I order something, so good to know there are other sources around... Thank you... Jeff
Just replace the entire axle and get an extra spindle and hub with bearings. Weld the spindle to the trailer (mine is to the spare tire mount) and mount the spare hub for use as a complete spare when on the road and something begins to fail. Change out take less than 15 minutes on the side of the road.