crookedmullet
Seaman
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2003
- Messages
- 58
I'd like to think that I'm pretty knowledgeable when it comes to fixing trailers, but I need an opinion on something. I went to replace the springs, hubs, bearings all that stuff on my trailer this weekend. Upon further inspection, I saw something that I really didn't like. My crossbars will not last much longer, they are pretty rusted out on the bottom side. It's a galvanized trailer and the crossbars are welded on. My 17' boat sits on the trailer and it's not that heavy. I came across some galv. 3x3x72 pieces at the metal shop in town, is it ok to bolt them on the frame and then put u-bolts around them or do I have to get them welded back on. I wouldn't seem a problem with just bolting them on because I see it on all the aluminum trailers, am I right thinking that? I also noticed, of all the galv. trailers that I've looked at, all connections are welded, I would think it's easier to welded all the parts together and then to dip the trailer, right? Thanks for the help