Re: So I thought I got a deal.......
Ok guys, been doin work!!! I stripped it completely down to see where the damage lies. I found a bent axle, a replacement leaf actually taller than the original (causing the lean) and rusted u bolts everywhere. I rewelded a few spots that had shotty work from the factory, and ground all the sharp edges round. Gonna order an axle, new pair of matched leafs, 2 new tires/wheels, light kit, make new bunks, and a crank. Before all this stuff gets here, she's gonna get a fresh coat of bright blue paint and grip tape on all the tops of the frame. All in all including the trailer cost, I'll be in a total $550. Not bad for a better than new trailer.
A-Frame Laying flat on my garage floor!!! Straight A-frame
![trailer repair 2.jpg trailer repair 2.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100772-6eea5e71d60b415510845962ad6a60f1.jpg)
Leading main beam, KINKED 14" from the end. Cut off the kink and now perfect (I had it to spare anyway)
![trailer repair 6.jpg trailer repair 6.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100773-b9ce298a4b528aa6afb6d792933a4435.jpg)
All the usables... Except the crank, getting a new one with nylon strap.
![trailer repair 4.jpg trailer repair 4.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100775-46890bf3ff58683f9c3b0b2b6e09d9ce.jpg)
Cleaned up the corners, and primed all the grind spots.
![trailer repair 7.jpg trailer repair 7.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100774-4dedb95d8077dcf518fc423bdae40a4b.jpg)
Ok guys, been doin work!!! I stripped it completely down to see where the damage lies. I found a bent axle, a replacement leaf actually taller than the original (causing the lean) and rusted u bolts everywhere. I rewelded a few spots that had shotty work from the factory, and ground all the sharp edges round. Gonna order an axle, new pair of matched leafs, 2 new tires/wheels, light kit, make new bunks, and a crank. Before all this stuff gets here, she's gonna get a fresh coat of bright blue paint and grip tape on all the tops of the frame. All in all including the trailer cost, I'll be in a total $550. Not bad for a better than new trailer.
A-Frame Laying flat on my garage floor!!! Straight A-frame
![trailer repair 2.jpg trailer repair 2.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100772-6eea5e71d60b415510845962ad6a60f1.jpg)
Leading main beam, KINKED 14" from the end. Cut off the kink and now perfect (I had it to spare anyway)
![trailer repair 6.jpg trailer repair 6.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100773-b9ce298a4b528aa6afb6d792933a4435.jpg)
All the usables... Except the crank, getting a new one with nylon strap.
![trailer repair 4.jpg trailer repair 4.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100775-46890bf3ff58683f9c3b0b2b6e09d9ce.jpg)
Cleaned up the corners, and primed all the grind spots.
![trailer repair 7.jpg trailer repair 7.jpg](https://forums.iboats.com/data/attachments/100/100774-4dedb95d8077dcf518fc423bdae40a4b.jpg)