Trailer Mods

Turbo, if the roller-replacement gets too HAIRY :o or COSTLY :P ...you can always chunk the rollers and go w/ bunks ... if ya do, I'd make 'em the big timber jobs instead of brackets and 2xs ... just a thought, don't know your ramps up there... :D ...
 
RAP, bunks aren't an option around here. There are a few good ramps, but at many you'd be hosed at low tide.


Airslot
 
Nice Turbo . . . The Rollers are a PIA to fix, b/c the C clamps freeze up inside the top holes . . . the trick (when you get there) is to use a drill press. Come at it from the bottom hole and drill the rusty stub right out.
 
RAP: Here are the finished axle and spring photos.

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Couple of ideas, but I know where there is a set of used pivot arms w/ more rollers and everything ready to go, I think. You have time to drive toward Chinc in the next few days? Just past the first gas station there is a consignment place on the left. They have some trailer parts left side of building and there were pivot arms ready to bolt on to your trailer.

Second idea: Your trailer looks standard issue loadrite. The hog rings are rusted to heck. Probably have to block a portion of the boat so that you can remove one pivot arm at a time. Then you can disassemble and install new rollers. Shouldn't be that big of a job. I'd call it 3 beers and a quart of blood. Language bonus is optional ;D

Airslot
 
AIR: I would probably float the boat to do this work. Thinking ahead so I can get the parts I need before starting.

Those hog rings are roll pins that I will have to drive out.

Next time I am over towards Chinco. I'll stop and take a look.


Thanks for your input. :)
 
Thats it. :(



Thats all I get. Good luck. >:(


Where's the " Call me when you are starting and I'll be right there" or "If you need help just call" or "it'll cost a few beers but I can help if needed". ???

Good luck.

Well I guess it's better than nothing. :-/








Just funning ya AIR, thanks for the inputs. ;D
 
My last trailer had thin rollers like that. What I did is removed all, got new washers and hog rings, (yes you have them on the back of the roller) Place the roller on the arm and see were it need to ride. Drill new hole and add hog ring or big cotter pin, add roller, another roller and pin you are set to go!!
You have to think out of the box!!
 
Turbo, ya need a hand? Actually serious on that. I'm in the off season now so I can get away now and then...Lost a fishing trip tonight due to that brake and I'm mad... >:(

Airslot
 
Air: I'm not ready to start just yet, but if you want, you can stop by just to look it over and offer suggestions. Due to work schedule it will be the 26th before I can devote time to your Royal visit. ;D
 
Turbo...you trailer no rock or roll ?? :-[ ...


...but that's a GREAT job on the axle/ springs !! ... 8) ...thanks for postin' all the pics ;) ;D ...
 
When I did mine I use all SS cotter pins and they never rusted again!
As for the washers you will have to go Galv. I got rid of my traier 4 years after fixing it and they were all still moving!

That said I use the next size roller, so if you have 3/4 holes go to 1" roller, this allows room for the rust to roll out of the center.
which is the main cause of frozen rollers! There is no room for the rust on the shaft to get out, so it just swells and then seizes the roller in place.

You will notice all or most new trailers have a square shaft. Two sides are rounded for the roller to turn right. the flat sides allow the crap to fall off the center.
 
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