Add heavier axle to open place sled trailer

[f7sp]

I’m looking at beefing up my Aluma trailer for hauling water etc. It’s an 8x12 plus 2’v nose with a single 2200lb axle,15” wheels. Just
looking at getting a 3500lb axle but wanted to see if I could leave everything else the way it is as far as wheels and frame etc. for hauling around 2500-3000lbs. Probably better off buying a heavier duty trailer but just wanted to see if anyone ever tried this without spending a ton

 

[sirkdev]

I highly doubt it would be worth while but go see beothuk trailers in Edmonton he is a straight shooter and give you some ideas.

 

[neilsleder]

Small axles with no brakes it will be easy! 4 u bolts and that’s it. PJ trailers or Princess auto is cheap.

 

[the_real_wild1]

IMO if you're going through the trouble to change axles Id put in a 3500 lb axle with brakes and wire it up. It your frame big enough to handle the extra weight? Some are and some will fold if the extra weight is added.

 

[the_real_wild1]

Just read which trailer you have. Should be good for the frame side of things I would think.

 

[slededjr]

Get all of our axles from City springs. Give them some measurements or bring trailer by for them to measure.

 

[dwight3566]

Simple modification, $200 axle from princess auto. Just measure the axle from outside to outside (it can be a few inch's either way) the spring centers need to be welded on (there at princess auto as well for a few bucks) . Buy new u-bots/nuts while your there as you will have to zip cut your off. Measure the spring centers and get the centers welded on. It took me less than an hour but I'm a welder so as able to weld the new centers myself.

 

[Tchetek]

Get all of our axles from City springs. Give them some measurements or bring trailer by for them to measure.

I’m 2 out of 2 for bad experiences with City Spring!

2 service with alignments, one enclosed trailer, one cube van. Both wore new tires bald in a month after service at city spring! Absolutely did nothing to stand behind their work after!

 

[Trashy]

I have a 8x12 deck over, steel frame, tandem 2000lbs axles and I was thinking about doing the same. But imho..... it's not worth it. I'm going to clean mine up and sell it towards a better one. Choice is yours, of course.
The other thing to think about, you said you might haul water. Water is 10lbs/gallon, 300 gallons = 3000lbs and now your trailer is overloaded.
Just my $0.02

 

[f7sp]

Yeah I would be happy with just 1 cube of water which is 2200lbs plus the weight of the tank. And as far as the axle, I was just gonna use a torsion axle setup like the one already on it.maybe leaf springs are better? That weight is only hauled 40 kms at the most. Mostly it’s haulin quads and lighter stuff

 

[neilsleder]

Torsion axles are nice but more money. If it has torsion now the new one will be bolt in. If you go to spring it will be more work.

 

[the_real_wild1]

Yep stick with what’s in there for suspension

 

[sweld]

Go to standens

 

[Too Many Toys]

I’m 2 out of 2 for bad experiences with City Spring!

2 service with alignments, one enclosed trailer, one cube van. Both wore new tires bald in a month after service at city spring! Absolutely did nothing to stand behind their work after!

I also had an alignment done at City Spring. They checked everything over and said that ther wasn’t anything wrong with the alignment but the trailer still dog tracked. Had it into another RV repair place that said the problem was not running air pressure in the tires. Pumped them up to nearly the max and the dog tracking went away. Just something to look at.

 

[NoBrakes!]

I also had an alignment done at City Spring. They checked everything over and said that ther wasn’t anything wrong with the alignment but the trailer still dog tracked. Had it into another RV repair place that said the problem was not running air pressure in the tires. Pumped them up to nearly the max and the dog tracking went away. Just something to look at.

They gave me too short of u bolts....

 

[Teth-Air]

I’m looking at beefing up my Aluma trailer for hauling water etc. It’s an 8x12 plus 2’v nose with a single 2200lb axle,15” wheels. Just
looking at getting a 3500lb axle but wanted to see if I could leave everything else the way it is as far as wheels and frame etc. for hauling around 2500-3000lbs. Probably better off buying a heavier duty trailer but just wanted to see if anyone ever tried this without spending a ton

I believe Standen's is in Edmonton? I went to the Calgary location. Anyway I did the same upgrade and took my trailer there. The guy at the desk came out with a tape measure and measured it up and gave me all I needed. Was pretty cheap and fit perfectly. Easy to have someone else select the parts.

 

[f7sp]

I Was quoted about $650 for a 3500 pound torsion spring axle with hubs ,an axle with brakes was just over $800. Install is going to be about $250, and about $1000 for install for the axle
with brakes with the extra parts needed, so it’s about $1800 versus $900.

 

[trailerqueen]

Technically the trailer will handle it, but you're pushing it to the limit! Also worried that the flooring wouldn't be strong enough!

 

[mountianguy]

I Was quoted about $650 for a 3500 pound torsion spring axle with hubs ,an axle with brakes was just over $800. Install is going to be about $250, and about $1000 for install for the axle
with brakes with the extra parts needed, so it’s about $1800 versus $900.

Check out Standens on 111 ave just off the Henday they are awesome to deal with better pricing than Princess auto and they have everything you need. I wont go any place else now.

 

[LBZ]

For anyone buying a PA axle, I'd suggest greasing the bearings yourself before installing it. They tend to be a little shy on the grease for my liking and I've also found pre-torque to be all over the map.

I've had the bearings last 3 times longer when I have done this as opposed to just bolting it in.