Broken Axle

[uflanke]

Was hoping for a day of fishing, instead I got a $150 fladbed tow back to my driveway. <br /><br />Anyway, I broke my axle on my trailer and are looking to replace it. Some Q's:<br /><br />1. Thinking of replacing w/ a Reliable Axle brand. Anyone had any experience with them?<br /><br />2. Is there any way to tell the weight rating of the old axle? I have a 17' Bass Boat w/ 70 Rude motor. I'm guessing the rig is under 2,500 lbs. Is this a safe assumption? If so, I'll get an axle rated at 3,500 to be on the safe side.<br /><br />3. While I'm at it, going to replace the hubs/ grease fittings. Any recommendations on brands?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />KF

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Broken Axle

http://www.northerntool.com/catalog/ Norther Tool has quality axles and related supplies. Reasonably priced and not too difficult to match up what is broken.<br /><br />Bob

 

[uflanke]

Re: Broken Axle

Thanks, I gave them a call. They only have certain sizes, and not the length I need. Got a call into Reliable Tool to see if they can make a 'Custom' Length.<br /><br />Other ideas welcome.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />KF

 

[Down South]

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A while back I had a problem somewhat like yours. I needed a longer axle than the standard length. What I did was cut the axle into in the center (the axle was round). I had a machinest friend bore a sleeve for me that would slip over the axle ends then I inserted both axle ends and welded the sleeve.<br /> An idea in your case that might save you some money is get just the hub assemblies from Northern tool. Take them to a welding shop and have them weld the assemblies to a piece of square stock or round stock the right length.<br /><br />Good luck,

 

[V156]

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a3dad:<br /><br />Go to www.championtrailers.com. If they don't have what you need they can make it for you. Plus the Spindle Lube system on their hubs will make servicing your bearings much easier.<br /><br />Dutch

 

[uflanke]

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Dutch, Thanks. I also found trailer parts at web page.<br /><br />Champion only has square axles. My current axle is made from round stock. Can you replace a round axle with a square one?<br /><br />KF

 

[Down South]

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Yes you can replace the round axle with a square one but you will need the U-Boltls that hold your springs for the square axle.

 

[uflanke]

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Just a follow-up on this thread...<br /><br />I purchased my new axle from Champion Trailers http://www.championtrailers.com. I found several places that offered axle parts, but some had to be welded, etc. This place allowed me to order exactly want I wanted, build it to by specs, shipped it fully assembled, greased & mounted hubs, and ready to bolt onto my trailer. <br /><br />Great experience. Would recommend them next time someone need a trailer part.

 

[V156]

Re: Broken Axle

a3dad:<br /><br />Glad to know they took care of you. If you go to championstrailers website you can also order a free catalog from them. Some things are too high but if you need anything down the line you'll have one more place to look for a solution.<br /><br />Dutch