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robul · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2677

Well one of my bearings took a dump the other day. So I'm stuck on dry land until I get it fixed.. I got the old hub off and the end of the axle is egg shaped I guess it got ruined when the bearing failed.. It looks like I am going to need a new axle , hubs on both sides and some new bearing buddies.. I work every day and I really want to go fishing on Sunday.. So I am going to go wherever I can that's close to my house before work tomorrow.. I'm thinking husky over on ayers? I live off Weber so that's not too far.. I'm no trailer expert so is there anything I should ask for in particular? How much you guys think this will set me back? A couple hundred bucks?

robul · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2677

well I just called Husky and he doesnt have any galvanized axles.. He said only one person in town does and its mike at expert welding.. I bet thats going to be expensive..

Capt Mike Singleterry · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 2728

Hey Rob...call Charlie and see what he has in stock....443-0873.

Mike

SaltyCuda · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:13 pm Post subject:

If your still running leaf springs you might want ro consider a torsion axle, if your gonna change an axle anyway, Charlie had a good stock of both the last time I was there.

If you don't get it back together by Sunday your welcome to ride along with me, lots of room on the boat.

Bluffer · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:09 pm Post subject:

Ya Charlie off Rodd field next to Majek will do you right and reasonable.
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critter getter · Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject:

mike at expert welding is a great guy and will do any thing to help you out he can. He is not any higher than any one else and plus he may be able to weld in a new end in your axle if it's still in good shape but he will make you any axle you need. give him a call 852-0421

Skipper · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:18 am Post subject:

You can get new spindles welded on your axle if it is still in good shape. I would go that route...Adios

Skipper
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ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:08 am Post subject:

my axle is not galvanized, I made it 12 years ago. just keep it painted and paint it real good the first time. Mine just like new. Very Happy

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ironmanstan · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:12 am Post subject:

robul · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2677

well i put the trailer up on jackstands last night and un bolted the axle. got in in the back of my truck. charlie said he get to the shop at 830 so im gonna swing over before my store opens.thanks for the advise huys.

robul · Full Grown Flour Bluffian Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 2677

well charlie had everything I needed.. He is building it for me now.. all galvenized hubs , axles , new style ends where the grease goes in the end so it doesnt blow the rear seals.. neat concept.. new u bolts and everything for a little over 300.. cant complain he had all the parts and offered good service..

Bluffer · Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:11 am Post subject:

Ya Charlie the expert on trailers, been building them for many years. Miss shopping at the old Padre Island supply and seeing hin!
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