Forum: Trailers & towing
07 October 2014, 17:09
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It comes down to where the spindle is too long....
It comes down to where the spindle is too long. The threaded part is fine, it is the width where the hub/bearings ride that is too wide. The spindle length can be cut down, but there is also having...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 October 2014, 16:39
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The spindles would be excellent! Are your...
The spindles would be excellent! Are your spindles not welded on? I figured you didn't have access to a welder, as they need to be burned in pretty hot.
The issue is the nut can not be tightened...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 October 2014, 06:45
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OP, I tried to find a solution to your problem,...
OP, I tried to find a solution to your problem, but being half a world away things are done differently there. As a professional sitting in the drivers seat of an auto shop for many years, I could...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
05 October 2014, 17:48
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Forum: Trailers & towing
05 October 2014, 01:22
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 October 2014, 21:02
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 October 2014, 19:58
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Accept at only a mm or two wide, any deviation...
Accept at only a mm or two wide, any deviation could torque the bearing wrong causing uneven wear. A 1" washer or even two is a better solution.
There is a reason loose bearings tear themselves...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 October 2014, 16:46
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 September 2014, 17:19
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 September 2014, 07:00
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You are right! I am 100% wrong.
The British...
You are right! I am 100% wrong.
The British took an American part designed to function one way and screwed it up :facepalm: Kinda like not having hydraulic disk brakes. :bang:
In 23 years in...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 September 2014, 19:11
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 September 2014, 18:36
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 September 2014, 16:15
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The seals mount in the hub and ride on the...
The seals mount in the hub and ride on the spindle.
E: is the location the seal rides on. Yours are very rusty, and most likely pitted. The only way to make them work would be to install a seal...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 September 2014, 06:58
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Replies: 70
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I went back and looked the picture of the...
I went back and looked the picture of the spindle. I am going to say no to using non sealed bearings, as the seal would have to ride on the really rusty part of the spindle. Get the exact same hub...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
24 September 2014, 15:42
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Forum: Trailers & towing
24 September 2014, 04:39
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Forum: Trailers & towing
23 September 2014, 06:36
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 September 2014, 16:19
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 September 2014, 05:36
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Agreed :thumbs:
I can't help with the brand...
Agreed :thumbs:
I can't help with the brand of trailer, but something with a galvanized coating would be good. It doesn't need to be ultra heavy duty, but something with at least 12" tires is best.
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