Towing an enclosed trailer suggestions
03-11-2016, 09:10 AM
#21
Senior Member
FYI
Flipping the axle is not a small job if you do not know what you are doing. Forgive me but since you did not know the difference in the axle I assume you would not understand what is involved with a flip.
You must cut off the perches (or buy new ones) and weld them in the correct position on the other side of the axle in order for this kind of swap to work.
I think you might be better off purchasing a straight axle with no drop and bolting that into place. All you need is a bear axle as you can bolt the rest of the assembly right onto it (hubs, brakes if included, etc.)
A straight axle will lift the trailer the same amount as the previous drop which appears to be about 4".
Finally, I don't see a lot of cupping on your tires just inside wear noted either overweight for that axle or a bent axle due to being overweight at some point or an impact.
It could also be an issue from the factory with the toe or camber be incorrect weld the hub mount was welded to the axle.
Finally it could be bent at the drop which is more common in an axle of this configuration.
Since this appears to be a single axle trailer an overload can happen easily when carrying motorcross bikes, parts, equipment and tools.
If it is indeed an issue of either a bent axle or overweight or both heavier springs will not correct the issue only a heavier axle will or a correct axle in the event of a bend.
First thing you need to do is to load it up as usual and get it on a scale to see where you are actually at versus the payload of the trailer and axle.
Last edited by Dirttracker18; 03-11-2016 at 09:57 AM.
03-11-2016, 12:42 PM
#22
Vintage bike builder
Thread Starter
As noted by others it is a leaf spring axle with a drop in it. If you ordered a torsion axle I would be pissed as it is an extra cost and you certainly did not get one.
FYI
Flipping the axle is not a small job if you do not know what you are doing. Forgive me but since you did not know the difference in the axle I assume you would not understand what is involved with a flip.
You must cut off the perches (or buy new ones) and weld them in the correct position on the other side of the axle in order for this kind of swap to work.
I think you might be better off purchasing a straight axle with no drop and bolting that into place. All you need is a bear axle as you can bolt the rest of the assembly right onto it (hubs, brakes if included, etc.)
A straight axle will lift the trailer the same amount as the previous drop which appears to be about 4".
Finally, I don't see a lot of cupping on your tires just inside wear noted either overweight for that axle or a bent axle due to being overweight at some point or an impact.
It could also be an issue from the factory with the toe or camber be incorrect weld the hub mount was welded to the axle.
Finally it could be bent at the drop which is more common in an axle of this configuration.
Since this appears to be a single axle trailer an overload can happen easily when carrying motorcross bikes, parts, equipment and tools.
If it is indeed an issue of either a bent axle or overweight or both heavier springs will not correct the issue only a heavier axle will or a correct axle in the event of a bend.
First thing you need to do is to load it up as usual and get it on a scale to see where you are actually at versus the payload of the trailer and axle.
FYI
Flipping the axle is not a small job if you do not know what you are doing. Forgive me but since you did not know the difference in the axle I assume you would not understand what is involved with a flip.
You must cut off the perches (or buy new ones) and weld them in the correct position on the other side of the axle in order for this kind of swap to work.
I think you might be better off purchasing a straight axle with no drop and bolting that into place. All you need is a bear axle as you can bolt the rest of the assembly right onto it (hubs, brakes if included, etc.)
A straight axle will lift the trailer the same amount as the previous drop which appears to be about 4".
Finally, I don't see a lot of cupping on your tires just inside wear noted either overweight for that axle or a bent axle due to being overweight at some point or an impact.
It could also be an issue from the factory with the toe or camber be incorrect weld the hub mount was welded to the axle.
Finally it could be bent at the drop which is more common in an axle of this configuration.
Since this appears to be a single axle trailer an overload can happen easily when carrying motorcross bikes, parts, equipment and tools.
If it is indeed an issue of either a bent axle or overweight or both heavier springs will not correct the issue only a heavier axle will or a correct axle in the event of a bend.
First thing you need to do is to load it up as usual and get it on a scale to see where you are actually at versus the payload of the trailer and axle.
03-12-2016, 08:41 AM
#23
Senior Member
All that being said, before I spent the money on that I would spend a little time to be certain of what is going on with the current axle and look into whether or not it can be corrected.
The drop axle with this trailer is done to make the floor lower thus making loading easier.