Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

[Realgun]

I have an Escort trailer and i need to get the fenders our from under the boat. I want to know what that bent cross member is called. There are 2 of these. They attach to the 2 supports from the front of the traler. These go across and a U-bolted to the frame mebers and then near the leaf springs and fenders there is a straight piece.<br />Where can i get longer V shaped pieces. Seems i can still use the springs but will need a longer axle of course.<br /> Thisweb page about half-way down is an aluminum V member i think I need Galvanized. <br /><br />What this will do is get the tires out from under the boat actually the fenders then i can mount a larger tire/wheel new fender.

 

[boater4life]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

Why can't you raise the boat up to clear the fenders? Do you have a roller system or bunks?

 

[rwidman]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

I'm not sure what you are trying to do but it seems like whatever it is you are doing it the hard (and expensive) way.<br /><br />Can you describe what you are attempting and why in greater detail?

 

[Realgun]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

The boat is on bunks. I want to get a longer axle and the two supports under the 2 rails of the trailer. I want to be able to step on the fenders and get into the boat. I can now but the fender is 7 inches wide and only 3 are out from the side of the boat. I also want lager tires. 12 is to small. I want 14 inch Radial ST tires. I saw the setup I want on a newer escort looks factory.<br /><br />What are the supports called parallel to the axle?<br />They are bent in the middle to clear the bottom of the boat.<br />I can get a new axle no probles and springs. Money is an object however I will be getting new hub/bearings and wheels also.

 

[JB]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

Have you verified that you trailer is rated for the weight of your boat, RG?<br /><br />Sure sounds like an overloaded trailer.

 

[djvan]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

If you are running a leaf sprung trailer I would watch how far out you extend the axle, I'm no engineer but I would think that you would want to keep the tires as close to the springs as possible. What are the chance of just replacing the fenders with larger wider ones?<br /><br />DougV>

 

[Bondo]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

For what you're trying to do,<br />You'll save money,+ It'll be Much Easier to Trade Trailers........

 

[rwidman]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

I want to get a longer axle and the two supports under the 2 rails of the trailer.

Won't this make the trailer wider? How could you do this without re-bending the trailer frame?<br /><br />

What are the supports called parallel to the axle?

Cross members.<br />-- <br /><br />I think you should consider replacing the trailer if it doesn't meet your needs. You are considering some serious modifications here and I doubt they would be cost effective. From your posts it doesn't sound like you have a lot of experience with trailer construction and you could end up with something that's unsafe. <br /><br />You can probably put larger fenders and larger wheels on the trailer without modifications. You could bolt a piece of metal or wood on the existing fenders if you want to use them for steps.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Need wider axles to gain a bigger tire size

Since Bayliner mounted this boat and this trailer it is not over loaded. If I can get the supports out say 5 inches on each side then the spring attactment point will move out. I will need a wider axle by 10 inches. I know about spring hub distances and must be kept short. <br /><br />Basically the thing I want to do is enlarge the square under the trailer to a longer rectangle.<br />the fender and spring attachments will be the same the axle will be wider and so will the cross members front and rear by say 10 inches.<br />The springs will be the same distance from the hub. <br />this will get the tire out farther from the boat and i wil not have to worry about a bigger tire just a bigger fender.<br /><br />Maybe tomorrow I will show some pictures this will help I think.