Trailer Upgrades...I have questions
11-08-2011, 01:37 PM
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New wheels from Shadow Trailer arrived today. I have a good set of Firestones put away, but since I am a long ways from finished I think a set of take offs will be put on for the winter. Shadow trailer had a discount on them plus free shipping. I just ordered 8 to give me two spares. Less than $900 delivered.
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11-10-2011, 05:23 PM
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Just test fit a wheel to see about lug nuts. I did not want to have a good day boating to just come back to a trailer sitting on blocks so I shopped around for some locking lug nuts. The Raceline Trailer Wheels where going to be tight with a standard acorn so I decided to go with a heat treated small diameter locking lug from Gorilla. Eric at www.brandsport.com put together a set of 48 small diameter lugs with two keys for just under $100 shipped. I plan to use a boot to keep the trailer from rolling away so if anyone comes across a deal please let me know...
11-20-2011, 02:25 PM
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the take offs my buddy had where all terain so it looks a bit offroadish...I think the 235/85/16's I use on my truck will probably be a bit too big. The center axle wants to move back a bit but that may change after i start moving the trailer and the equalizer adjusts properly. Anyone else have an issue on the center axle staying centered? I would like to mount the fender but just dont know if I should until I look at a shorter tire. I just have a couple of 4x4 blocks on top of the tires to see how it looks.
11-20-2011, 02:32 PM
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I just looked at my axle spec sheet from Dexter. I think the issue with the center axle is the way I hung it from the front equalizer. The spec sheet shows no shackles on front side of the spring. Guess I need a couple more hanger bolts and locks before I move the boat and check to see if there is a special equalizer for triple axles.
11-20-2011, 03:52 PM
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I don't see how you could use shackles on both ends your center axle, or any axle for that matter....would allow the axle to float forward/backwards and even move out of alignment with opposite side.
Need an equalizer on 1 end of your center spring where the center springs fastens to it directly, with the other end of the spring in a shackle
Found this for an easier explanation:
http://www.easternmarine.com/HD-Trip...it-K71-360-00/
Click on the instructions and scroll down to triple axle install pic.
Need an equalizer on 1 end of your center spring where the center springs fastens to it directly, with the other end of the spring in a shackle
Found this for an easier explanation:
http://www.easternmarine.com/HD-Trip...it-K71-360-00/
Click on the instructions and scroll down to triple axle install pic.
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11-20-2011, 04:30 PM
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Yeah, i was matching what was on the trailer when i took it apart. It needs the front equalizer shown in that kit. I will pick them up this week from a local trailer supply shop.
11-25-2011, 02:41 PM
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Looks much better.
(Stick with easy lube setup. Forget the B/B method. Old technology)
(Stick with easy lube setup. Forget the B/B method. Old technology)
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11-25-2011, 04:33 PM
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Sorry about the delete on your reply... I had an old thread where i had asked and it had a few debates i did not want to relive. I am sticking with EZ Lube and may add the airtights later on.
