View Full Version : Need advice. damaged spindle.
fishfinder
08-15-2011, 10:00 PM
hey guys. I am out of the water for a few weeks, and not happy about it at all. I lost a tire on the way to the lake, and it damaged my spindle, and the hub. see my link for details on what happened. http://fishingnetwork.net/forum4/showthread.php?59723-8-13-Moonlight-event
anyways does any-one have any advice on how to change the spindle or where to get an axle with a V in it (my axle isnt staright)
blackberg
08-16-2011, 12:01 AM
when I was researching trailers, I found that http://www.pacifictrailers.com/ had good prices, even better than mail order sometimes.
they have full axles starting at $180 depending on what you need.
-bb
fishfinder
08-16-2011, 03:48 PM
when I was researching trailers, I found that http://www.pacifictrailers.com/ had good prices, even better than mail order sometimes.
they have full axles starting at $180 depending on what you need.
-bb
my axel has a V shape to it. hard to find. going to pull the axel off and clean it up on friday. unfortunatly the trailer is 30 minutes from my house.
dixoncider
08-17-2011, 09:49 AM
Give Lomita trailer a call...they have all sorts of trailer stuff..
http://www.lomitatrailer.com/
kingfish2
08-17-2011, 09:51 AM
theres a place i believe is called axle doctors in the la area. they reapair spindles.
kingfish2
08-17-2011, 09:54 AM
or axle al's in ontario.
SDDave
08-17-2011, 10:09 AM
Call Accurate trailer in Santa clarita, you'll most likely have to replace the axle, make and model serial number on the trailer will get what was used on your rig.
blackberg
08-17-2011, 02:02 PM
my axel has a V shape to it. hard to find. going to pull the axel off and clean it up on friday. unfortunatly the trailer is 30 minutes from my house.
may be easier in the long run to just replace the axle, just a couple of measurements and you can get it ordered.
-bb
fishfinder
08-17-2011, 05:12 PM
Call Accurate trailer in Santa clarita, you'll most likely have to replace the axle, make and model serial number on the trailer will get what was used on your rig.
thanks dave, at least that one is close to me.:LOL:
karlow
08-23-2011, 10:41 PM
Come on guys!
Order a spindle and hub on line.
Cut the old one off and weld on the new one.
We are not talking rocket science!
I did it with a 4" angle grinder and a 100Amp wire welder.
It depends on how deep your pockets are.
If you buy the parts on line for about $50, and get it cut and welded for about $75 that would be good.
A new axle is going be more like $250 or $300. I will come with new hubs.
The other option is to take the welder fishing, now you are back on the water for $50.
dixoncider
08-25-2011, 05:41 AM
What if you don't have a welder or know how to weld? I would guess that you would not want this to be your first try at welding? don't you think?
fishfinder
08-25-2011, 08:12 PM
Update: Got an estimate for a new axel (painted )with hubs and bearings for $300. in rialto
fishfinder
09-06-2011, 07:16 PM
update: got a new axel on order for $190. i am going to paint it with por-15. insurance company totalled the trailer, and is giving me $1750 after deductable. I am buying trailer back from them for $200. Should end up with $1000 left after fixing everything if i do all the work myself. Gives me 1K for new seats and some more rod holders.