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I replaced the spring axles on my 22' trailer with 2 new torsion axles with Vault hubs ( 5 year warranty) from Mclains a few months ago... www.mcclaintrailers.com/parts/axle.htm hardest part was measuring to get the front axle straight... I'm OCD... lol I think I was out the door for right around $500. Easy enough if you have a flat area to work and 4 jack stands, they bolt on easy...
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Originally posted by ramrod View PostIf it were me, I would just swap the 3500lb axle for a 5600lb axle. Just a matter of undoing bolts.....
Another option is having two torsion axles welded straight to the frame. Will be fast than re-doing all the perch hangers/etc.
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Originally posted by PEC View PostTandem would be nice and pull easier but I don’t think weight is your issue. Tons of 20’ boats come standard on single axle trailers and never have issues. Not sure if you have a bent spindle or what but you for sure have something other than a weight issue.
That size boat can go either way. No question a tandem axle would pull better, but weight is not causing the bearing problem.
If you plan on pulling the boat 100 plus miles per trip, I definitely would think about either getting a 2nd axle installed or buying a new tandem axle all together.
If you end up staying with single axle, you could move the bow stop forward a couple inches to add tongue weight. That will make it tow better.
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Originally posted by Mayhem View PostIs this the original trailer to that boat?
I don’t think weight is the issues.
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Yeah after some research I don't think weight is the issue either
Anyhow, I have decided to go with a new trailer. I am going with McClain Trailers for the new one, it will be a tandem axle.
Thanks for all the input. Now the 6 week wait to get it built
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