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Replacing a boat trailer axle
Posted on 7/14/13 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 7/14/13 at 9:12 pm
I am replacing a boat trailer axle hubs and bearings on my fishing boat trailer. My question is would a 3500 lb. axle be better pulling than the 2000 lb. axle?
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Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:01 pm to kool breeze
I'm no expert but I don't think one would pull any better than the other. It's just the weight the axle is rated for. I don't think you would notice any difference until you went from a single axle to for example a tandem axle.
Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:11 pm to kool breeze
More importantly, what type of hubs will the axle have. I strongly recommend ones that grease from the rear bearing to the front for ease of maintenance. Also i think there is one called victor that is several years maintenance free.
This post was edited on 7/14/13 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 7/14/13 at 10:14 pm to kool breeze
Posted on 7/15/13 at 8:38 am to kool breeze
DO NOT use that oil system.
Posted on 7/15/13 at 8:47 am to kool breeze
Not any better for pulling. The idea is to have a "beefier" axle and bearings, resulting in slower wear by the lighter boat that could be towed on a 2000 lbs. set up.
I did this exact thing on mine... I think the dipping it in and out of water and not regreasing often enough tears them up more than weight.
I did this exact thing on mine... I think the dipping it in and out of water and not regreasing often enough tears them up more than weight.
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