U-Bolts

[msbhammer]

Mulv posted his u-bolt question the other day and that made me think that I should take a closer look at my trailer, since the damm tire already fell off the day I brought her home. Well it looks like I could use a few new u-bolts as well.
Questions:
1. Does the axel or leaf springs need to be supported when replacing the u-bolts ??
2. The u-bolts attach to that square metal plate. Is the plate sitting there secured by the u-bolts ?, in my picture, there is a center screw in the center of the steel bracket it looks.
3. My trailer sits exstreamly low to the ground. Would new leaf springs raise her higher above the ground ??
4. I still havent recieved the title from the scum bag who sold me the boat and trailer, should I invest money in a trailer that I cant get tagged ??
Hell, you might see me on Judge Judy sueing his *** because he wont send me my title and bill of sale.

[reelapeelin]

Hammer, I replaced spring U-bolts on mine couple of years ago...not too bad...your springs look like they're in need of replacing, too and might as well while you got it apart...the ''screw'' on top of plate is a center PIN...helps position everything during installation and locks all in place after bolts tighten up...

If you can easily get boat off trailer, it'll make work mo-better...if not SAFELY jack up and SUPPORT the trailer frame(jack-stand on front DOESN'T count)...rent or borrow a Porta-Band to remove old, rusted stuff...side-grinder will work, too...

I posted Champion Trailer's link in link section...they've got all you'll need if you can't find it locally... ;)...good luck w/it and DON'T drop that rig on yo punkin'-head!!... ;)...

Can you apply for ''lost title''??...

[msbhammer]

LOL, Thanks for the info. I was thinking the same thing when I was squeezing my head in between the trailer and boat to snap the picture. Lord, please dont snap on me now ;D

[pikfish]

I have found out that it often costs more to fix a rusted trailer than it costs to buy a nice new one!

[msbhammer]

The frame on my trailer is in great condition, but do see putting in all new rollers, bearings, winch, u-bolts, fenders, and wiring.

[reelapeelin]

Hammer, Pikfish has a good point...specially if title is unavailable...all the $$$ I've put into mine over 7 years woulda covered MOST of a new one...plus I'd HAVE a new one!!!... ;D ;D...

[macojoe]

New trailers if you get the right one will cost you $2500+ I know this cause I have a brand *new one *;D

Here you can see all, the old trailer, the old truck, the new trailer, and the boat



$2500, *Thats alot of fixing!!

I rebuilt my hole under of my old trailer with out ever taking the boat off. except for roller replacment.

Check that axle also!! It looks pretty rusty, they rust under neath were you can't see, tap with hammer to see the holes *:o

you can get Galv Axle, new springs, Ubolts, Hubs & Berrins for about $350 + shipping

Change all in a afternoon!! *Much better then $2500 for new if you don't have it and the rest of the tailer is in good shape!

and yes Champion Trailers is the way to go!! I just got a new catalog for them today!! ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Nice trailer MJ.


Your springs do look ruff and axles too.

[willy]

Good advise MJ as usual, nice trailer but what is that rust bucket in front of it ::) ;D ::)

[macojoe]

which rust bucket would you be talking about??

1990 Chevy Blazer That was my baby!! I miss that truck real bad!! I rebuilt everything on it, but the body just gave all that it could!!
I sold it almost 2 years ago for $2200 the guy still dives it everyday, but the rocker panles are draging the ground all the way!!

The old Trailer?? Was a 1980 Calkins I got with the boat. replaced the axle, springs, hubs, tires, wheels, fenders, ect ect ect till it had no more to give, it was really rusting away!! I sold it for $300 to some guy who thought he was going to weld this and that and make it work for him??