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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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...You want leaf spring shackles to be at a slight angle as that prevents the springs from flipping around to the other side of the equalizer over uneven terrain. I attached a picture that shows what the angle is typically like.
view full answer...On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…
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…
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…
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…
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...The #AT91367 will not work with your Atwood OD-5001 water heater. Like you mentioned, the replacement boards have been discontinued, so really the only option we can offer is a new water heater. I fully realize it's not what you are wanting to…
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…
view full answer...Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…
view full answer...The #168233 Double Lip Grease Seal has an outside diameter of 2.332 inches and an inside diameter of 1.688 inches. This seal is not compatible with a AF2527E seal with a O.D 2.312, because, even though the O.D. id very close, the inner diameter of…
view full answer...If you are okay with removing the fenders or going to a larger one that would probably be your simplest route and the way I would go if I were you. We don't have an axle over under kit for your axle size, but we could piece together one if you…
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