trailer axle rebuild...

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Originally Posted by reyb

So, the spindle nut came off of one of my trailer axles and it stripped the threads on the spindle. The spindle itself looks ok, so I'm wondering if I can just cut new threads on it or do I need to 1) get a new axle or 2) grind/cut off the spindle and weld in another one?

Thanks,

Rey

just going through a trailer axle rebuild myself. there are some great places that you can get parts and I have become an unofficial expert on trailer rebuilds. You can get the spindles seperate but you have to weld them onto your existing axles. The other option is taking the axle to a steel fabrication or welding shop where they can build up the metal that was ground off with a mig welder and then they can recut the threads. Your best bet is to just buy a whole new axle. If the shop can get the spindle plate back on perfectly the trailer will track to one side or the other and wear out your tires.