I am looking at buying a trailer that has a 3500# axle under it but it has the wrong lug pattern. Can I just buy a new hub with the correct pattern? I want to run the same wheels and tires as the 80. 1994 original wheels. Thanks guys.
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Apparantly is a dumb question.
Yes, usually the #3500 lb axles are a 6 lug pattern. What is the current bolt pattern? If it is 5 lug, they are usually a lighter
load weight axle. Basically, more lugs bolts, more weight.
You might consider an adapter plate, might add 1" to either side if you can afford that extra width.
Post pics, and do you have/know the manufacturer of the axle?
No such thing as a dumb question. You should hear the s*** I ask myself every day!
load weight axle. Basically, more lugs bolts, more weight.
You might consider an adapter plate, might add 1" to either side if you can afford that extra width.
Post pics, and do you have/know the manufacturer of the axle?
No such thing as a dumb question. You should hear the s*** I ask myself every day!
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Thanks for the replies. I went and looked at the trailer yesterday. Looks like my 8 yr old was running the welder. Total POS. Guess I am back to my original plan on building one. Just need to settle on what axle to get.
http://helena.craigslist.org/spo/4550731929.html
http://helena.craigslist.org/spo/4550731929.html
M116A3's !!! For $995
http://greatfalls.craigslist.org/hvo/4557565716.html
Get it, flip it over, put on a new axle with the right bolt pattern and you got one hell of a frame....and a clean slate for the future build.
http://greatfalls.craigslist.org/hvo/4557565716.html
Get it, flip it over, put on a new axle with the right bolt pattern and you got one hell of a frame....and a clean slate for the future build.
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That looks to already be a 37" tire. May not need to be flipped.
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Hmmm? I am not familiar with this type of trailer. I gather this is a good platform? This looks to be to heavy for the 80? Clue me in please......
Too heavy for an 80?!?
I saw an 80 towing a 40 on a 16' car trailer today going 65!....I doubt that trailer fully loaded and equiped to the gills would even be noticed behind an 80.
You should be able to find that trailer cheaper than that!
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Thats what I was thinking. I am going to try and build one like boxrocket did.