SkipperSue wrote:After going over the plans and doing more research I have dropped the axel back out of the trailer. One question I have is what is the purpose of having the axel mount on top of the spring ? Is it for less air resistance over the top of the trailer?
SkipperSue wrote:I noticed once I removed one of the axel supports the frame started to sag where the two halves are joined, not good. I'll have to move only a small amount in order to maintain strenght between the two halves. Still will be able to move a good bit though. I havn't made the cut out in the axel support yet, waiting on yall's imput as to the reasoning behind this cut.
Nitetimes wrote:Keep in mind if you put your axle over your spring you need to put new spring seats on. You can't just turn the axle over on the seats.
You can also grind the ones on it off and reuse them.
Keep in mind if you put your axle over your spring you need to put new spring seats on. You can't just turn the axle over on the seats.
You can also grind the ones on it off and reuse them.
madjack wrote:IF, you have a perfectly straight axle, you can just flip it over...however most axles have just the slightest of bows and that bow ABSOLUTELY has to point upwards...if you flip it over it will point downwards...do not rely on your eyes alone...take a staight edge and lay it on the alxe to see if it has a bow in it....
madjack
sdtripper2 wrote:Skip & All who are participating here:
Speaking generally ... with all these neat pictures showing.
What would one do to move back the axle to accomidate Andrew's weight
distribution figures
This time it's finished for real!
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