Axles needed for jeep hauler-trailer

[sctrcks]

I am building a trailer and need axles. Ive done some lookin around, and not sure if I should use the mobile home ones or not. I have seen some write ups saying it is not a good idea to use these.
Any way, I a am looking for a good deal on something that will work RIGHT and not compromise safety. Any one got any, or a line on some, or an old junk trailer i can cut up? I am trying to do this within a tight budget.

thanks for any help

[4 Wheelers Supply]

Ya, save yourself a headache and dont use mobile home axles. I would recommend Auto Safety House. Do it right and once.

:fashizzle:

[chopped7]

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[mingoglia]

Ya, save yourself a headache and dont use RV axles. I would recommend Auto Safety House. Do it right and once.

:fashizzle:

Out of curiosity can you elaborate as to why? I could see perhaps axles from a mobile home as they live a hard life sitting under a mobile home for 20 years, but why not RV in general?

[4 Wheelers Supply]

I fixed my post to mobile home axles. The biggest problem is the hub assembly that takes bolts instead of lug nuts. Also I have seen mobile home axle bearings costing around $100 buck each, you can buy a complete axle for nearly that.

[ltklein]

I have a mobile home axle, shortened, under my small 4x8 trailer. Thing I don't like about it is the tires. They ride like rocks (even fairly low on pressure) and when they're worn out, I've been picking up new ones for about $25 each, but they always have a rim.

So I'm left with rims and run out mobile tires laying around.

Now that the Jeep is lifted, I'm going to put a standard axle under there with standard Jeep bolt pattern.

The other thing is the tires don't last very long. Don't have deep treads and usually start seeing fabric in a year or two. I'm guessing it because of the 1-way nature of the tires...

My preference is to not use 'em...

Roger

[MINICooperS]

I've used these guys for mobile home axles, tires, wheels and parts with no issues:
Arizona Axle Products Incorporated
(623) 939-9963 axle.com
5323 W Montebello Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

Very reasonable prices too.

[Blkruby]

I PMed you about these the rubber is gone but the rest is still there.
Check out the link.

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/showthread.php?t=27357

[AZLugz]

I have a mobile home axle, shortened, under my small 4x8 trailer. Thing I don't like about it is the tires. They ride like rocks (even fairly low on pressure) and when they're worn out, I've been picking up new ones for about $25 each, but they always have a rim.

So I'm left with rims and run out mobile tires laying around.

Now that the Jeep is lifted, I'm going to put a standard axle under there with standard Jeep bolt pattern.

The other thing is the tires don't last very long. Don't have deep treads and usually start seeing fabric in a year or two. I'm guessing it because of the 1-way nature of the tires...

My preference is to not use 'em...

Roger


Mobile home tires for $25 each!!!! My 5th wheel uses those too, the 14.5" rim type. Where can you get them for $25 and are they decent for a good size trailer, my 5th wheel is a 30'

[MINICooperS]

Arizona Axle Products Incorporated
(623) 939-9963 axle.com
5323 W Montebello Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301

[drroadie]

x3 on Arizona Axel. They have all the answers, and all the pieces-parts in one place. Nice folks too. Do it right,,,,not twice.

[ltklein]

Mobile home tires for $25 each!!!! My 5th wheel uses those too, the 14.5" rim type. Where can you get them for $25 and are they decent for a good size trailer, my 5th wheel is a 30'


Dunno what part of town you're in. Last set I bought was at a tire shop in an old Exxon station (or Esso) in Apache Junction. South side of the road on Apache, 1/4 west of the Junction itself.

Next time I head down that way, I'll see if they're still there and try to catch the name...

Was an independent shop...not a slick glassy store. More take-offs than new stock if you know what I mean...

[sctrcks]

picking up a pair from blkruby tomorow, thank you cliff.

should build new the trailer quickly, and then will sell be selling two year old single axle 14' x 102" quad trailer, with tail gate loading ramp, spare tire, and expanded metal floor.