Posted 2009-09-10 10:08 AM (#110539) Subject: Trailer axles
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Posts: 2
Location: Stratford,NY,13470
I have a 1992 4 horse valley stock trailer and was wondering if anyone knew where I might be able to get replacement axles for it. I live in NY state. Thanks
Posted 2009-09-10 12:32 PM (#110554 - in reply to #110539) Subject: RE: Trailer axles
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Hello Karen .. Welcome to the forum. Why do you need axles? Most axles can be repaired by replacing a few parts. Otherwise, an auto repairer can order you any axle you might want.
Posted 2009-09-10 4:02 PM (#110562 - in reply to #110539) Subject: RE: Trailer axles
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Location: Stratford,NY,13470
One of the axles was replaced by a previous owner. It was too small and when used bent. So I figured since this is an older trailer it might be safer to replace. But I am not a professional repair person and I could be wrong. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Posted 2009-09-11 10:27 AM (#110583 - in reply to #110539) Subject: RE: Trailer axles
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Posts: 399 Location: Ottawa, Illinois 61350
Find a trailer dealer in your area that has a parts and service facility. They will be able to either repair what you have; or if in fact the axle is bent; they will be able to get you a replacement or maybe a heavier axle.
Posted 2009-09-11 12:09 PM (#110585 - in reply to #110562) Subject: RE: Trailer axles
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Posts: 2957 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by Karen J on 2009-09-10 1:02 PM
One of the axles was replaced by a previous owner. It was too small and when used bent. So I figured since this is an older trailer it might be safer to replace. But I am not a professional repair person and I could be wrong. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
You might want to get the trailer to a competent trailer shop as suggested by Jim Bob. Be aware that trailer axles routinely are MADE with a bend in them to provide the proper tire camber. Without the proper camber(tire angle from vertical) the tire wears prematurely.
Trailer axles
