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I've had the worst season in history built new motors relocated everything, you know how that goes....waited for ever for my EMI dry stacks missed the 4th waiting for them. Get it all going before SOTW :drink: and ran all weekend had a small oil leak. Think I fixed it last week,hooked up Sunday hit the bearing buddies with the grease gun pulled it 3 miles and tore up a spindle!!!! :mad: :mad: I dont lose bearings you can fix that the dang thing self destructs, start over!!!What do you think the chance is that I can get 2 new axels and get them installed before the weekend??Chit looks like I ride shot gun on the fun run this weekend. :(

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Don,

If you need it, you can use my trailer; the boat is in rack storage anyhow. It's set up for a 29' Powerquest, straight V, no step. Should be close enough for your 31 Sonic, I would think.

Let me know and we can work out a way to get it to you....

- Mike

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Mike your a good guy, but I think thats a little too much to ask....

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I had basically the same problem on Thursday before the Spring OPBA Poker Run. I had some work down two years ago by "Two Brothers" trailers/repairs down in Englewood, called them Thurday afternoon, and they said bring it in first thing in the morning. They replaced two axles (the third was replaced two years ago) and four sets of bearings and had me on the road before eleven am. Saved my azz.

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Bud, I'm not using it - the boat is in rack storage. Just say the word, I'll meet you in Lansing or something. Just have a 2 5/8 ball and you're good to go.

I know how much you've been waiting for this trip, I'd hate to see you leave the Exxon Valdez, um, I mean the Sonic at home. ;)

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Didn't you just put some new axles on it last year?

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I use a place called Rigid Hitch out of Minnesota. Good prices and alot of stuff in stock. They sell anything related to trailering. Give em a try at 800-624-7630

Good Luck

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The lead was replaced in september that when I repacked the other 2.....

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Get 'r Done Dyno - summer is only here for a little while. I've got a good hyd. jack and some stands if you need extras. Probably a biotch of a job with the boat on. Be safe not sorry.

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Sounds like a Rocket Trailer. Absolute junk if so.

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You probably have a better chance of getting pregnant :( .

On a brighter note , YOU can't break anything riding with someone else :cool:

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No, its a 13 year old Manning....

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Hey, 13 years is GREAT! I got all of two seasons out of my Rocket with regular trailering, and that was a stretch. Good luck Dyno.

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I have to say that my Magnum trailer (www.magnumtrailer.com) is almost 15 years old and still tracks nice and true. It's a little rusty here and there, but that can be fixed (and will be this winter, I think). For a 1991 trailer it is in pretty good shape.

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get off the computer and fix that trailer. i will splash my boat and drive my trailer down to you. get up here,

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I found parts, and a guy that thinks he can get it welded this week I just need to get it there today....

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Considering that you drive a Chebby, that could a problem. Want me to bring the Ford over there so you can get the trailer to the guy? :evilb: :D

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he dont want thr trailer he wants just the axel I can carry that on my back! :D

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DANG IT!!! the welder just called and he has the wrong spindle and it takes 2 days to get one!!!!!! :mad: :mad:

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http://www.axisproducts.com is the place to call. They built me an axle to my specs for a Integrity trailer. Showed up at my door 3 days later. Perfect match! They have everything, leaf springs, brakes, axles, etc. Check it out. Keith

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BTW, the axle I replaced had been previously welded--UGLY

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You think you have problems.... I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR IT!!!! :mad: :mad: :drink: :drink:

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I am leaving in a few and this is my itinerary Taylor,Bay City,Plainwell and possibly Mason.

I could meet dockrocker and get you his trailer with little to no inconvenience on any of us.

Just call if you need the transport!
419-466-3920

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Dis Nelson come thru? I called and told him to take care of you. Hope all is well now, let me know.

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ITS DONE :evilb: worked till 11 pm last night and the trailer is finished new bearings races one new axel and electric brakes all around....what a job. I just need to install the controller in my truck and I'm ready to rock with 2 days to spair!!! :drink: Mitch I ended up having to buy a new axel from Manning becouse the axel that came off was weird...a 3" tube with a 3500lb spindel.....so I couldnt get a spindel that would fit into the 3" tube but thanks so much everyone!!!JimmyV ,Mitch,Crazyhorse and the west Michigan posse got me going! See you on the water!

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I've had a Rocket trailer since '00 with a heavy azz Bullet. No problems at all.

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Good News Dyno, See ya up North:D

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They're the good guys! :D Glad to hear you got it fixed Dyno.

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Is it me, or was that a really cool offer from dockrocker and then Scott?

OSO people rule. :drink:

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Dyno,

If for some reason you can't make it to the Fun Run with your boat after all this, I'm going to be in it running solo this year and would love to have your company. My payback for your "loan" of a couple ounces of gear lube last year! I'm driving up to the cottage on Charlevoix Friday night. Hope to see you in your boat.

Randy

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Good news Don. Those Manning trailers are the best. 13 years is unheard of in a trailer that is dunked weekely. I bet the axle was not too bad, I had to buy 3 last season, about $250 each. You should have called and asked for help, you keep forgetting this :D . See you on the water.

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Hey Randy, we will see you up there as well as everyone else..I should be a great time. Dwight

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Hi Dwight!

Looking forward to seeing you again and doing the "Run". Sounds like you're getting a head start on the weekend! See you Saturday.

Randy

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its getting closer!!!!!!!!!1

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welll now my babysitter bailed!!! :mad: :mad: Grandma to the rescue, I will be there all weekend!!!see you Friday night. Thanks for the offers Mitch and Randy!!!

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Don, glad to see it worked out. No sitter for us, so no fun run. Maybe next year - I've already got it in the schedule. Actually sounds like it might be more fun that SOTW....

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No doubt about it Mike its a blast!

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And my boat should have a bit more bling by then - just ordered a few widgets from Trick, and I spent 3 hours cleaning the cabin the other day. It *was* nasty.... don't think it was ever cleaned!

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Mike all that Bling is just going to slow you down!!!Like they say about cars if it dont run chrome it!!!! I just splash some oil on it :D

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:D

I wish my engine compartment looked as good as yours, oil or not. PQ wasn't much on the slick looks back when my boat was built, but I might be able to dress her up a bit. Gonna be bee-yotch to get under the mills to scrub the bilge though! :eek: