Availability of Trailer Axles to Replace Mobile Home Axles

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Hello I have a custom tandem car trailer that some has put mobile home axles on and I would like to put regular trailer axles possibly with breaks. Do yall have an axle kit or anything like that?

asked by: Frank

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We do carry a few axles that could potentially work but you will need to take a couple measurements to determine what you would need. You will need to measure from hub face to hub face on your current axle and then from the center of one spring seat to the other. With those dimensions you will be able to pick out the correct axles.

We only carry a select few axles at this time. If you check out the link I attached you can see them all. You would need to use the filters on the page to narrow down the results to the dimensions you need. If we don't have the correct size a trailer shop near you would be able to order you in the correct axles with the dimensions you took.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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