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Frayed knot, thats a cool job! ;D



Got a few things done this evening. Mj may thinks it was wasted time but oh well, ONWARD!! :D




Here is the steel for the axle tube wire brushed, cut to length and ready to go.





http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w001Medium.jpg





As yall can the the spindles ended up being a really nice fit in the tubing.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w004Medium.jpg



With that in mind I opted out of welding on my square backing plate because the corners were easily zipped closed and made for a cleaner look without them. I had rather have a couple less pieces and welds to rust anyhow. 8)





Next I hung it up and began priming. Here is the primer I chose. I already had it and its really good stuff. It is marine epoxy primer and dries slow, and VERY hard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w009Medium.jpg




Wipe down with lacquer thinner to remove oils and grease......



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w011Medium.jpg



Mix it up: (this stuff is a 4:1 ratio)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w012Medium.jpg



Here we are 3 coats later.......



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w014Medium.jpg





In the meantime while that dries (overnight) I pressed in the new bearings and seals. (actually I suckered dad into doing this instead of standing around watching me) 8)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w008Medium.jpg





All set and ready for the install:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w016Medium.jpg





Tomorrow I hope to get the finish coats on everything. I will be painting it with this stuff:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w010Medium.jpg





I have used it on all of my boat trailers for the last 10 years or so. It is a single part paint but is as tuff to me as any two part epoxy or urethane based product I have used. I re coat my trailer with it every other year and it keeps it looking new with no rust at all. The only part that I never did was this:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...w017Medium.jpg







The old axle...I think I'm gonna put her on Ebay.... maybe Hammer will buy it? ;D

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

My hat off to ya STINk, it must be great being able to do all that work. Job well done. ;)
So, you simply welded the spindle to the axle frame ???
Great Job. :-*

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

Good going :)

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

Thats right Hammer. Do you see the "rough" looking steel on the spindle here?

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...trailer1_5.jpg



Thats the area intent upon welding. *;)

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

I broke away for a few and finished her up over lunch. ;D



Here is the axle after 3 good coats of galvanize:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr001.jpg




Hubs after the same:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr002.jpg





Springs as well.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr004.jpg




...and last but not least I added some "blingage" back to the old, tired rims... 8)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr003.jpg





Axle installed with new hardware:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr005.jpg





Re install hubs and add new bearing buddys and dust caps.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr006.jpg






I like to add some good lithium grease to the lug bolts before tightening. Every little bit help with saltwater. ::)



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr007.jpg











Here she is back on her own two feet again.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...rman/tr008.jpg


Oh and no I don't have fenders.....I may put some on someday, but as for now its 1 less thing to repair. :-/



Thank you that is all.... 8)

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

A job well done to the Stinkster. ;D

Re: Step by step trailer axle build...pics added
 

ditto on the trailer coat. i have used that stuff for years and swear by it, *do not get on you hands, you cannot get it off, it has to wear off. *good job

The only thing i have found to work on the springs is a product called "Linebacker". it is like spray cosmoline. i finally gave up and went torsion.

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I knew this thread would be a goodun!! ;) ... great work, Stink ... I got a can of that trailer coat, too ... touched up some new welds etc coupla years ago and you can't FILE the stuff off ;) ... you good to go long time!!... ;D ;D ...


Oh yeah...didja put a little grease under the slider-ends of the leaf-springs? ... it'll cut down noise and stuff :D ...

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Perty work Stink, perty work. ;D

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Good job Stink. So , not including labor, how much did it set you back ? Did you replace the springs to ??

Scott