How To Put A Trailer Axle On A Barbecue Pit
Question:
Im wanting to put a small axle underneath my huge pit, just to move around the yard, any suggestions?
asked by: Patrick S
Expert Reply:
I do have several axles available however, they may need to be modified to work with your application as the narrowest axle we have in stock is the CE Smith Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs part # CE33201GA-HUB. This axle measures 57-1/2" from the face of each hub and 46-1/2" from spring center to spring center. The spring center of the axle is the recommended mounting location to place the support that will be responsible for carrying the load for a leaf spring suspension that is usually attached to the frame of a trailer.
If you are not planning to make this pit road worthy, then you could just bolt the axle directly to whatever frame structure you plan on using. You will need a set of wheels and tires to do this and for that I recommend using the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel part # AM30020.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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CE Smith Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 - 57-1/2" Long - 1.8K
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Idler Hubs
- 1800 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 46-1/2 Inch Long
- 57-1/2 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- CE Smith
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