Looking for Trailer parts

[Kalwren]

I bought a single place PWC trailer. It's in pretty sad shape, but I got it pretty cheap.

The axle is 3/4 of the way rusted through on one of the wheels. I'm afraid to put weight on it and drive around with it. It looks like the tire would break off from the axle.

Where can I get a new axle for it?

All the clamps and bolts are rusted to hell. It's so bad that to remove them, I've had to cut them off with a Hacksaw.

I spent $60 on Stainless steels bolts and replaced some of them. Wow, that stuff is expensive! But I need to replace all the big [ clamps that hold the rails on.

Where can I get them in stainless steel?

The leaf springs are rusted, but they're in useable shape, so I shouldn't need to replace them. It also has bearing buddies.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Mr Bojangles]

look for a trailer or boat suply store. There is one by me thats cheap and I get all my trailer stuff from him, its only a hour out of your way

 

[snowxr]

Stainless may not be the best choice of fastener for high stress areas on your trailer. It's not as strong as you may think.

 

[restosud]

i have a single trailer you can have if you pick it up.tongue is slightly bent but axle is in good shape.in new orleans.

 

[Don 79 TA]

http://www.easternmarine.com/ is what i used when i redid my trailer in 09
any local tractor supply place will also have stuff for you
you can also do a search online for various places as well and instructions for the axel to for measurements

 

[Kalwren]

Great information, thanks guys!

So... Stainless steel isn't as strong as regular steel parts?

 

[AtomicPunk]

Great information, thanks guys!

So... Stainless steel isn't as strong as regular steel parts?

there is less iron in SS. resists rust, but makes it weaker

 

[dirtnut99]

Northern Tool sells trailer axles too for decent prices.. you can get from a bare axle to a complete with springs, hangers, & hubs ready to hang...

 

[Kalwren]

I just checked out Northern Tool. Thats an awesome site. They have a ton of good stuff. Thanks for the tip!

Now I have to figure out what type of axle is actually on the trailer. Looks like I may have options as to what to put on it.

I've never worked on a trailer before, lol.