Alright, today on this old trailer, were gonna replace an axle. The axle were replacing is whats called a mobile home axle and were replacing it with a very similar axle thats called a UGT axle. Theyre gonna be identical on the outside of the mobile home axle but the brakes and sometimes the bearings are a little bit different on the inside. To start off our replacement, were gonna remove the old… see more >
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The axle is self-aligned by the spring center bolt so there's no need to slide the axle. Axle manufacturers weld the spring seat in a specific location to align perfectly with the center bolt/nut on the leaf spring. Once all parts are…
view full answer...Thanks for your pictures. From that I can tell you have a 5.30-8 wheel and tire with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern so for a spare/replacement you would want the part #AM30156. Since your sidewall is cracking it would be a good idea to have replace…
view full answer...For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind…
view full answer...Timbren Axle-Less suspension #ASR35HDS02 takes hubs with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern only. It requires inner bearing 25580 and outer bearing 15123 and the only hubs that use these bearings have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern or a very uncommon 5 spoke…
view full answer...Some trailers are equipped with EZ Lube spindles, which have a grease fitting or zerk in the end of the spindle, and a small hole in the spindle that lets grease enter the interior of the hub and reach the bearings. This allows grease to be added to…
view full answer...The size 400/480 and 4.00/4.80are the same tire size. The 400/4.00 designation referrers to an older tire size that is no longer available and the 480/4.80 size will replace the older model sized. Therefore, a tire like the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire,…
view full answer...For a wheel and tire combo, check out the Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w 17-1/2" Lynx Aluminum Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR J - Black #LHAS701. These wheels will also fit what you have now, and the tires have a 4,856 lb capacity with a maximum…
view full answer...You can still use axle #T3584F-EZ-8974 if the spring seat centers match up like you said. The hub face to hub face measurement is only off 1/2 inch on each side which isn't going to cause you any problems.
view full answer...It sounds like you're trying to find a replacement axle for your trailer. In order to do that you'll want to also take into account the width of the tires/wheels you intend to use, along with the spindle length. With this in mind, you will…
view full answer...When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…
view full answer...The axle should be held on to the suspension with u-bolts so unbolting those should not take long and the axle should come right off. This is if the leaf spring stack is on top of the axle and I imagine, barring any unforeseen problems, that it would…
view full answer...I wasn't able to research a ton about the Atwood OD5001CW Direct Water Heater but I think we still have a great option for you in the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater part #FR93FR which installs into a opening between 12 5/8”- 12 3/4” tall x 12…
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