Have read a couple of threads on folks that have fab'ed a trailing arm axle system for an off road trailer. Can anybody suggest a bushing part number that fits snugly into a given sch 40 pipe diameter? ( to be used where the trailing arm will attach to the trailer frame)
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I haven't built a trailing arm setup, but I would suggest for the amount of tubing needed to make this thing happen correctly, I would look at buying some DOM tubing, then once it is in hand, measuring with a good caliper and order some bushings of the appropriate size.
McMaster-Carr has an amazing selection of bronze bushings, or poly... or whatever you end up using.
I'd suggest poking around the trailer forum over on expo, a few guys have built setups like you are looking for. Good luck.
I haven't built a trailing arm setup, but I would suggest for the amount of tubing needed to make this thing happen correctly, I would look at buying some DOM tubing, then once it is in hand, measuring with a good caliper and order some bushings of the appropriate size.
McMaster-Carr has an amazing selection of bronze bushings, or poly... or whatever you end up using.
I'd suggest poking around the trailer forum over on expo, a few guys have built setups like you are looking for. Good luck.
I'm not sure you could put it together cheaper than this:
Bushed DOM Sleeve - RuffStuff Specialties
If you want to try:
You can order DOM tube by the foot from onlinemetals.com, I have found them to be very reasonable. Poly bushings should be easy to find just about anywhere.
Bushed DOM Sleeve - RuffStuff Specialties
If you want to try:
You can order DOM tube by the foot from onlinemetals.com, I have found them to be very reasonable. Poly bushings should be easy to find just about anywhere.
