Trailer brakes

Post by **jac6695** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:47 am

If it is still straight and square, that is a good price.

Edit: What style of axles? Just regular 6 lug?

Post by **shmoken875** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:59 pm

jac6695 wrote:If it is still straight and square, that is a good price.

Edit: What style of axles? Just regular 6 lug?

Well I didn't have a tape measure to check corner to corner, but I didn't see any dents or tweaked metal anywhere.

The axles are the "single-wide trailer style" for lack of a better description, the bolts are at the outside by the rim, and the hub/spokes are held to the rim with those little tabs.

Post by **willhf1011** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:14 am

shmoken875 wrote:
The axles are the "single-wide trailer style" for lack of a better description, the bolts are at the outside by the rim, and the hub/spokes are held to the rim with those little tabs.

Ive always called those mobile home wheels. I'm sure there's a more technical term for them but its always seemed most people know what I'm talking about when I refer to them. I prefer to steer clear of them, because they can be a pain in the ass and 14.5s are a little harder to source.

Post by **jac6695** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:03 pm

willhf1011 wrote:
shmoken875 wrote: 14.5s are a little harder to source.

This is why I asked. The axles are likely actual trailer axles (meaning not sourced from a mobile home). BillaVista did a write up a few years ago on his. The axles are sure to be fully serviceable, as will the brakes, but you might want to swap in a pair of 6 lug 5k axles w/brakes if you do buy it. Redneck Trailer is a good source for parts or axle assemblies.

Post by **shmoken875** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:35 pm

Snagged a trailer on Thursday for $1100, it's old with a bit of rust on the fenders but otherwise in good condition.

1992 Econo-Trailer 7000lb GVWR
Brakes on one axle and diamond plate runners. Came with a small box, ramps, 2" ball, and a spare. Tires are all in good condition with plenty of tread and the spare still has nubbies on it. Currently trying to register it in Maine.

Post by **shmoken875** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 2:41 pm

And by the way if anyone does want the 10K trailer I was looking at here is a pic:

$1000 in Chase, MD. Tires 3 years old in good condition, needs a new wood deck, has brakes on one axle (need to be hooked up).

Post by **Arya Ebrahimi** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:35 pm

Looks like a good buy to me, I am surprised it's a 2" ball though. Check your drawbar and make sure it's appropriately rated for the load.

Post by **shmoken875** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 11:18 pm

Arya Ebrahimi wrote:Looks like a good buy to me, I am surprised it's a 2" ball though. Check your drawbar and make sure it's appropriately rated for the load.

I have a 6000, but use a 5000 with a 5000 rated 2" ball. Total weight with the Jeep should be about 5500.

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:58 am

nice looking trailer rant.