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Bruce Ebling
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Initially Posted - 08/14/2004 :  23:10:29  Show Profile  Visit Bruce Ebling's Homepage
I bought my 89 WK in Utah, which means it spent time in Salt Lake, which can be devastating on trailers. I would like to replace the existing axles on my trailer (unknown origin, but factory made with rollers) with 5000# axles. The problem is that most axles I have looked at have only a 4" drop (measured from centerline of axle to centerline of wheel stub), my trailer needs more like 6". Has anyone out there replaced and upgraded their trailer axles? How about a source for axles with more than a 4" drop. Any info would be helpful.Thanks!!
Bruce Ebling
1989 WK "Selah"
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 08/14/2004 :  23:48:37  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Bruce,

Check with [url="http://www.championtrailers.com"]Champion Trailers[/url] (1-800)229-6690. They have an excellent catalog, both paper and online. They can custom make galvanized boat trailer axles any way you want them at a very reasonable price. I purchased and installed an entire dual axle undercarriage (springs to tires), including stainless steel brakes. They're good folks to do business with.

-- Leon Sisson
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Bruce Ebling
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Response Posted - 08/17/2004 :  23:57:43  Show Profile  Visit Bruce Ebling's Homepage
Leon: I called Champion today and the lady on their end claims that they cannot custom make axles, they only sell straight or 4" drop axles :-(
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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 08/18/2004 :  23:25:29  Show Profile  Visit tmhansen's Homepage
Bruce can you switch things around and end up with the same spindle height. For instance if your axles now sit under the springs can you put the new axles on top of the springs? Also check ALL the dimensions on your springs versus the new ones available. You may find that if you do a complete replacement from the frame down like Leon you will end up with the same spindle height. Also you can possibly go to a smaller tire with the same weight rating. On my trailer I have 14" bias ply truck tires that are specially made for Uhaul. If you talk to a truck tire specialist they may be able to set you up with something.

I used Champion to replace the axles and brakes on my trailer and was pleased with all the pieces and parts. When I was all ready to button things up the rubber plugs for the hub caps were not to be found. I don't think I threw them out with the packing materials but one would be suspicious that that is what I had done. Champion sent me out a set to replace the missing caps no charge. I really like the design of their spindle, it really works to get the grease all the way through the bearings and its easy to pull the plug and inspect the condition of the bearing grease.
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wmeinert@kconline.com
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  10:27:09  Show Profile
Bruce, Call Dexter Axle here in Indiana, I just had a custom axle made for a trailer and it only cost $189.00 for a 5K axle including new hubs. Off course brakes will be more, but these guys can do it. Ask for Vickie Metzger at 260-982-7511, she'll get you started.

Tell Her Bill Meinert sent you to her.
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Bruce Ebling
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Response Posted - 08/19/2004 :  20:26:49  Show Profile  Visit Bruce Ebling's Homepage
Hey, you guys are awesome! I can think of no other forum that has the quantity or quality of people that respond to the questions I have had. One other question; should I use hydraulic or electric brakes? I will be dunking the trailer twice a year in fresh water and slinging the boat off when we haul to salt water. Thanks again, and Bill, I will give Dexter Axle a call in the morning.
Bruce Ebling
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