It a few weeks we will be offering a new product line that will be of interest to owners of older boat trailers… the galvanized square tube universal axle. If you have an EZ Loader trailer, select EZ-LOADER Factory Trailer Parts. If you have a Load Rite trailer then select LOADRITE Factory Trailer Parts. Just about any part you need is available including axles, leaf springs, brakes, winch post parts, etc. Aluminum is also frequently used as a material.Įastern Marine specializes in replacement parts for boat trailers. Zinc electro-plating will help but due to the plating porosity, corrosion will gradually erode the part. The traditional method to help retard corrosion in boat trailer components is to galvanize using hot dip zinc. Finding parts for specific brands of boat trailer is not easy because many manufacturers have closed their operations years ago. If this happens, the part will need to be replaced. Rust starts on the surface but if not corrected, will corrode the part until it fails. With steel as the metal, iron oxides are the compounds that form rust (Fe2O3/FeOOH). A definition of corrosion is “development of metal oxides on the surface of a metal part”. Axles are manufactured with a slight camber (arch) and must be mounted with the arch at the top of the axle.īearing Buddy® Chrome Bearing Protectors (pair) - 1.980" Diameterīearing Buddy Bearing Protectors provide protection against damage from water and dirt entering the wheel bearings and make lubricating bearings a snap.Boat Trailers are different from other types of trailers and RVs because they get immersed in water (often salt water) and that accelerates corrosion or rust. Axle is supplied with spring seats attached for mounting springs in the underslung (springs under axle) position. Axle tube is 2-3/8" diameter x 3/16" wall round tubing. straight trailer axle assembly includes axle tube with spindles, castle nuts and cotter pins, flanges for mounting drum or disc brakes (not included), cast iron 5 on 4½" hubs with bearings, seals, grease caps and lug nuts, double eye leaf springs with U-bolts, nuts and tie plates. Capacity Axle Assemblies (54)ģ,500 lb Straight Axle Assembly w/ Brake Flanges & 5-Bolt on 4-1/2" Hubs - 86 Inch Hub Faceģ,500 lb. These are the basic questions for finding the correct coupler replacement. Secondly, what type of trailer do you have (Straight Tongue or A-Frame)? Lastly, what is the Gross Trailer Weight of the Trailer.
First, what is the hitch ball size for the coupler.
When replacing a coupler there a few things that you have to know. Black plastic body with incandescent lights provides stop, turn, tail and clearance light functions.Ī coupler is the connection point mounted on the trailer which connects the trailer to the vehicle. Our product specialists are available to assist you. Looking for a part for your snowmobile trailer? We've got all the top brands at great on-line prices! Need Help Ordering?Ĭall us toll-free at 1-87. Huge Selection of Snowmobile Trailer Parts