Replacing axles on 25 year old low boy trailer Texas Bragg 18 foot trailer New axles 7K each Tires delivered by CenTex Direct Wholesale centexwholesale.com/
First time watcher. Was looking for advice as I'm take on a trailer rebuild. This guy was talking my language, easy to follow. And when the horn went off, I knew he was talking to me.
Great video fellow Texan! Very helpful. I laughed when the first horn went off and busted out when the second one went off. That always happens when I'm up under something.
You prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend recently xD
Did you install the axel above the leaf springs? I noticed the old axels was under the leaf springs. (@8:50, The video shows your axel is above the springs.)
Thank for posting sir. My only comments to add after replacing the axles on my dump trailer would be I would have been better off cutting the u bolts instead of spending several hours man handling them only to have them bend at the end anyway. A new u bolt set of 4 costs $28...no big deal to replace. I also wish you shown connecting the electric brake wires. Thanks again
@@LewisRenovation Thank you! I did enjoy the video and found it very useful! I actually have an old trailer from my grandfather that is very similar to yours even the side rails look the same, well the axels are completely trashed and was thinking replacing them to keep her alive rolling. People have told me not to bother but it really doesn’t look scary doing it after watching your video. Thanks again
Yes, get the right length of axle, and then a bracket already welded on the axle will be in the right spot. I think axle length is hub to hub face but probably should look that up to verify.
What did you end up spending in the end for 2 7k axles with 4 rims and tires ?? I’m trying to figure out if i should do the same to a car hauler I’m building.
@@LewisRenovation okay that’s not too bad especially with new 7k axles and wheels and tires that all should last enough years in time to pay them self off for all your hauling capabilities thanks for the response.
Hey, your hitch ball is upside down........ (Sorry, since you pointed it out) Damn,you went BEEFY on your swap. I'm doing a 3500lb to 5200lb dual axle swap on my 15' enclosed. One thing I recommend for you is one of the those cush/sprung axle equalizers made a big difference on fore aft shifting. Final tip, when the boss comes out, look frustrated and exhausted, always makes you look busy - George Costanza.
Me: (In Ohio) Looking to replace old axles on my trailer Video: Luckily we don't live in the rust belt, if this were in Ohio you'd be getting the cutting torch out... Me: ........Sigh........Grabs cutting torch....
Хобби
First time watcher. Was looking for advice as I'm take on a trailer rebuild. This guy was talking my language, easy to follow. And when the horn went off, I knew he was talking to me.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the nice comment
Great video closed my eyes for a minute and thought Cal Naughton Jr. was changing out this axel. Shake and Bake!
Thanks! 😁
Great video fellow Texan! Very helpful. I laughed when the first horn went off and busted out when the second one went off. That always happens when I'm up under something.
Thanks for commenting. Happy you enjoyed the video
You prolly dont care but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my girlfriend recently xD
@Van Hamza yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)
The click on the torque wrench was excellent.
Thank you! It's well calibrated.
This is truly an awesome video in all aspects
Thank you for the nice comment
Did you install the axel above the leaf springs? I noticed the old axels was under the leaf springs. (@8:50, The video shows your axel is above the springs.)
I'm up in Michigan. No need for torch, just time and consistency.
Thanks for posting was really helpful thank you.
Thanks for commenting. Are you working on a similar trailer project?
Thank for posting sir. My only comments to add after replacing the axles on my dump trailer would be I would have been better off cutting the u bolts instead of spending several hours man handling them only to have them bend at the end anyway. A new u bolt set of 4 costs $28...no big deal to replace. I also wish you shown connecting the electric brake wires. Thanks again
I bet cutting them off would have been easier. Thanks for commenting!
when you set the alarm off😂 thank you for the video
Thank you for the great comment!!
I like this video.
I feel warm inside
Thank you!
You make it look so easy. Thanks for posting. I'm wanting to replace a caravan axle. Any hints on that one?
Thanks. Magic of editing 😄 Sorry I've never swapped a car axle but it can't be too hard. Just go for it.
Now THAT is Good 'Ole Boy Engineering!
Thank you. Hope you learned something and enjoyed the video
When the second horn went off , I felt that.
Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoyed the video
@@LewisRenovation Thank you! I did enjoy the video and found it very useful! I actually have an old trailer from my grandfather that is very similar to yours even the side rails look the same, well the axels are completely trashed and was thinking replacing them to keep her alive rolling. People have told me not to bother but it really doesn’t look scary doing it after watching your video. Thanks again
Question? Never done any axle work. How do you know they are lined up right? Is there a mounting bracket on the axle?
Yes, get the right length of axle, and then a bracket already welded on the axle will be in the right spot. I think axle length is hub to hub face but probably should look that up to verify.
"$33.00, I'm a rich man. I can buy 1/2 a tank of diesel." LMAOOOO!!!! That'll buy 6 gallons now....
Unfortunately that's true!
How do you know that you didn't but the axle with the brake assembly in backward
This website has a drawing
www.etrailer.com/question-351499.html
What did you end up spending in the end for 2 7k axles with 4 rims and tires ?? I’m trying to figure out if i should do the same to a car hauler I’m building.
Probably $1200 for everything, but I need 4 new tires already.
@@LewisRenovation okay that’s not too bad especially with new 7k axles and wheels and tires that all should last enough years in time to pay them self off for all your hauling capabilities thanks for the response.
I have to do this on my trailer.
Good luck with the project
How was it disconnecting the old brake lines and reconnecting into the new brakes?
Old brakes were a funky hydraulic surge setup, new ones are electric
What was the cost difference between brake and non brake axle
It was around $100 different
where did you order your axles from ?
I got them from a local trailer dealer Bragg Trailers
How far away from you is the King Ranch and the 6666 ranch?
Both are about 5 hours away but in opposite directions. Why do you ask?
Mr. Lewis! I’M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!!
😘😘
Hey, your hitch ball is upside down........
(Sorry, since you pointed it out)
Damn,you went BEEFY on your swap. I'm doing a 3500lb to 5200lb dual axle swap on my 15' enclosed. One thing I recommend for you is one of the those cush/sprung axle equalizers made a big difference on fore aft shifting.
Final tip, when the boss comes out, look frustrated and exhausted, always makes you look busy - George Costanza.
I feel like my hitch back is perpetually upside down
I’ll look into the axle equalizers. Thanks for the comment!
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I rather use car differential instead a death axle.
Death axle, sounds like a 80's rock band.
Me: (In Ohio) Looking to replace old axles on my trailer
Video: Luckily we don't live in the rust belt, if this were in Ohio you'd be getting the cutting torch out...
Me: ........Sigh........Grabs cutting torch....
Hopefully your bolts aren't too rusty!
U-Bolts
Cut those suckers off 👍
Next time I definitely will
Yep;, he’s a Texan. Loved how the idiot detector went off…..twice.
Idiot detector, never heard it called that. Thanks for commenting.
“33$ i can buy have a tank of diesel”
Sadly buddy that is only getting you around 5.5 gallons of diesel now.
Yeah ... the good old days
that’s a 7k axle??????
Yep
Get to the point damn. 3/4 video is listening to you talk
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback
your music is annoying
Thanks for the feedback
What was the cost difference between brake and non brake axle
I think it was + $150