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panda 
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 Posted: April-19-2012 at 2:25pm |
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Which bolt pattern do I have on a 97 ramlin?
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gun-driver
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Posted: April-19-2012 at 11:57pm |
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Should be a 6 lug.
All those spare bearing/spindle ideas are great but...if you just maintain them you should have no problems! Keep them clean,dry,sealed and greased they'll last a long, long time. |
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lakedog55
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Posted: April-20-2012 at 12:04am |
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the spare hub is really a quicker change than changing a tire. I have changed out mine when the tire was flat. one nut and a cotter compared to six lugs.
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Foot_Fungus
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Posted: April-20-2012 at 12:39am |
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doh looks like great minds think alike, mine just operates a lot slower than Donalds lol.
 Gun I'm with ya gun on maintenance, but key work is Should, and we all know that boat gods don't always play according to the rules.  I took a look at the trailer today and I think I'm gonna do the hub/wheel holder for my winter project. BUT I'm gonna 1 up donald and also make it double, or I guess triple, as a trailer jack hehehehe. ok so maybe not but now I'm in the how many purposes can I combine into a single mount system idea stream. I bet with enough time I could figure out how to make it a functional jack as well and just use a flip up style frame. 
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gun-driver
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Posted: April-20-2012 at 1:18am |
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I've been pulling tandem axle snowmobile trailers up into Canada since the early 80's along with the boats to the lakes and have never lost a set of bearings or spindle on a trip. (Knock on wood)
That's due to good maintenance. I'm sure people check out their boat before a trip and they should check the trailer also. That should include not just the lights but the two most important thing's the tires and bearings. I'm amazed at how many people’s brakes don't even work on their trailers. They are a simple system to keep working and can mean the difference between ending up in an accident or coming to a safe stop especially on wet roads. The key is preventive maintenance so you’re not on the side of the road in the rain at night with grease up to your elbows. |
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