Welding #84 Spindles # TRU84FR and # TRU57FR for Utility Trailer with 2-3/8 inch O.D. Pipe

Question:

I have an old camper frame that I am converting to a utility trailer that has a axle. The axle part is welded into a piece of 2 pipe. 2 3/8 O.D. What I would like to know is do you sell these pieces so I can weld them into a new piece of pipe. My nephew ground the old ones off the old pipe and he butchered up the old ones. It would be a whole lot easier for me to buy new ones to help me keep things square. Thanks

asked by: Jimmy A

Expert Reply:

You have a 2-3/8 inch O.D. pipe so you might want to look at #84 Spindle, # TRU84FR, which has a 2 inch O.D. at the weld point and has a 1750 lb. capacity, so two spindles will give that axle 3,500 lb capacity.

The #42 Spindle, TRU57FR which has a 2.25 inch O.D. at the weld point and is rated for 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs axles. The total capacities of the spindles are only valid if installed correctly and the axles are not broken or damaged in any way.

The TruRyde #84 Spindle, # TRU47FR, has a square stub which would not work as well in the 2-3/8 inch O.D. round pipe.

I hope this info will help you get your trailer up and running.

expert reply by: Jeff D