Best place to buy trailer axles?
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you are up the road from Elkhart Indiana-- you can't spit in this town without hitting something related to trailers, RV etc. I would do a google search and see where the closest place is and then give em a call. I would suspect that the prices would be better
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Nice work so far.
How much of the boat is aft of the main trailer support beams when loaded on the trailer? You might take this opportunity to move the boat forward as it looks like you have the room.
I know this complicates things, but this would be much better for your hull to be supported by aluminum instead of just that aft 3' section of wood.
Also, I would take the time to add a pair of front V-bunks from the carpeted cross-member, to the cross member at the start of your large bunks. This will help you load much better.
You can buy all the supports for the 2x6 V-bunks from www.championtrailerparts.com
Last, you really can't mount your fenders until you have the boat back on. I think you are going to sit a shade lower with the new axles. And, those torsion axles rotate back a hair when loaded. You want the fenders centered over the axles when the boat is loaded, not when unloaded.
How much of the boat is aft of the main trailer support beams when loaded on the trailer? You might take this opportunity to move the boat forward as it looks like you have the room.
I know this complicates things, but this would be much better for your hull to be supported by aluminum instead of just that aft 3' section of wood.
Also, I would take the time to add a pair of front V-bunks from the carpeted cross-member, to the cross member at the start of your large bunks. This will help you load much better.
You can buy all the supports for the 2x6 V-bunks from www.championtrailerparts.com
Last, you really can't mount your fenders until you have the boat back on. I think you are going to sit a shade lower with the new axles. And, those torsion axles rotate back a hair when loaded. You want the fenders centered over the axles when the boat is loaded, not when unloaded.
Thanks for the link.
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What a difference. The trailer pulls amazingly well. With the removal of 1 axle I gained a little tongue weight, but I think it helped out. All swaying and bounce has been eliminated. All I need to do now is wire up all 4 brakes.
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Measuring up some diamond plate.
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Taking back to the shop to get a bath after a day of boating.
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Last edited by Rookie; 08-17-2014 at 07:41 PM.