The real kicker is that it doesn't currently have a full axel. the spindles are welded into the C-channel cross member instead. Getting them out is going to be... interesting. If I use a torch, I'm going to wind up blowing out part of the C-channel but I'm not sure I want to using a cutting wheel either. The last thing I need is for that disk to come apart with me under it.
I need a better pic to see what needs to be done. Have you thought about installing a regular trailer axle or is that way too much money?
My memory sucks... the axle is a piece of upside down c-channel approx. 2"x3" with the spindles welded inside the channel. I don't have great photos. However, looking at the photos I do have, it doesn't appear to be tied to directly to the trailer frame (like I thought it was). If I can find an axle that fits, it shouldn't be too hard to swap them out.
The trailer frame was hot dipped and is actually still in good shape. Pretty much everything else is rusted to one degree or another. Once I put a new axle and winch on it, I’ll have basically a new trailer for the cost of a used one. That’s what I keep telling myself anyway lol.
That axle is trash.
It’s actually still solid. If it weren’t for the spindles, I’d hit it with a rust stopper/preventer and leave it alone. The rust is mostly surface with some slight pitting and it will only ever be carrying maybe half of it’s listed rating.
The hubs won’t tighten up anymore. When I pulled the old hubs, the back bearings were just about seized up. I’m assuming they wore the back side of the spindle back, causing the issue.
