Boat trailer axle
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-17-2024 at 5:00pm
Topic: Boat trailer axle
Posted By: Bimmerboyz
Subject: Boat trailer axle
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 5:34am
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Well my boat lost the right side hub and now the axle is destroyed. The tire hopped a fence started a fire and the rubber is no good. Anyway what weight axle should I use
3200 http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=166 5200 this is what I am thinking http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=247 7000 http://www.trailerpart.com/7ktrailerAxle.htm ------------- Truck 2002 F350 14" lift Powerstroke 1978 Correct Craft Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 1:41pm
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pics? ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: WaxhawBoater
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 3:05pm
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I just had to replace my axle and hubs two weekends ago. I went with the Eastern Marine 3500 lb. ------------- WaxhawBoater Waxhaw, NC "1970 Skier" |
Posted By: Bimmerboyz
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 10:52pm
I will have to post pictures when I get them. I was thinking the 5k rated one. Because maybe the hubs wont go out as easy. ------------- Truck 2002 F350 14" lift Powerstroke 1978 Correct Craft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 86BFN
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 11:43pm
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My guess is that your hub took a hike because of poor mantaince. 3500 should be enough unless your really loading the boat down, which is not a good idea! just my .02
Did you get any pictures of the tire on fire? LOL ------------- 👣 Steve http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4057&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1986&yrend=1986" rel="nofollow - 86 Barefoot Nautique 89 Martinique Former Owner: 93 Hydrodyne 350 MAG |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: May-26-2009 at 11:49pm
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It is very likely that the hub came off because of bad bearings , or lack of lubrication . Not because of being to heavy .
But for a piece of mind I would also go with the 5k one . You need to be aware of your bolt pattern on the new hubs to match your wheel.I would also buy an extra set of bearings so you have them when needed . ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: Bimmerboyz
Date Posted: May-27-2009 at 12:03am
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I have buddy hubs so I greased it before I left. I don't have any pictures of the tire on fire but I do have pictures of the after math the tire rolled about a 1/4 mile into the field. The fire started right on the side of the freeway.
The boat is at a shop they are doing the work because it's 150 miles away and the axle is destroyed. I figure the axle and new hubs should run around $200. ------------- Truck 2002 F350 14" lift Powerstroke 1978 Correct Craft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: WaxhawBoater
Date Posted: May-27-2009 at 10:44am
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Axle and two hubs total with shipping from Eastern Marine was $244.30 It came the day they said it would. Be sure you know your measurements. 1)Tracking width (end of hub to end of hub)basically centerline of fender to fender. 2) centerline of springs. ------------- WaxhawBoater Waxhaw, NC "1970 Skier" |
Posted By: Bimmerboyz
Date Posted: May-27-2009 at 10:38pm
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What length did you purchase. Also what weight ratio? Your total of $244 came with everything bearings, hubs, axle. Pretty much everything you need besides U bolts and leaf springs? ------------- Truck 2002 F350 14" lift Powerstroke 1978 Correct Craft Ski Nautique |