trailer axle rebuild...

[reyb]

The trailer place suggested that I might be able to salvage the current threads, so I'll see if I can do that. I think about 20% of the threads are toast. A new axle (w/o hubs) is about $100. A new hub is $29 and I didn't get a quote on the spindle, but that is an option. I have an air grinder and a mig welder, so if I can't build up the spindle and recut the threads, then I might just take off the current spindle and weld in a new one.

[macojoe]

for the amount of a new spindle just get a new one, better safe then sorry, you don't want to do the job twice!!

[reelapeelin]

I'd figure a way to recut those threads, slap 'er back on and go!!...that nut doesn't even torque down tight, so there's no real pressure on those threads...w/80% still intact, plus what you'll get back chasin' 'em out again, there oughtta be PLENTY of holdin' power...

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I'd figure a way to recut those threads, slap 'er back on and go!!...that nut doesn't even torque down tight, so there's no real pressure on those threads...w/80% still intact, plus what you'll get back chasin' 'em out again, there oughtta be PLENTY of holdin' power...

plus heck there's a keeper to hold the nut on and in place anyway.