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Erik D_lux 12-06-2002, 06:27 AM Is there anyway to convert mobile home axles over to a standard hub, by replacing all the bearings and such? I am asking this for a friend he said that he does not know any bearing that will switch over. If it is possible would be cost too much? Oxjockey 12-06-2002, 09:20 AM Biggest problem are the brakes - the backing plates are welded on and parts are hard to find to service them. They're obviously not intended for long term use. Bryan Erik D_lux 12-06-2002, 08:30 PM Dont know if I was clear enough. I dont want to keep the same setup on these axles. I want to get rid of all the mobile home bearings hubs etc., I want to change out everything past the spindle so I can run normal wheels. Can it be done? Would it just be a waste of time and too expensive? BillaVista 12-07-2002, 02:49 PM Erik, Yes it is possible, after all, we can build custom axles for our rigs in all manner of variations. The question is, after you lop off everyhting from the backing plate out - what are you left with of the mobile home axle that you are using? a tube? Might as well start with a complete new axle, and prolly cheaper too. Erik D_lux 12-07-2002, 11:27 PM Thanks for the replies. I was talking about keeping the backing plate and spindle and converting the rest out. Looks like its not worth it or nobody has found a way to do it, or to do it cheeply. :flipoff2: Oxjockey 12-11-2002, 01:23 PM That's the thing with the backing plate, you can't find service parts for the brakes - if it's welded on. Eskimo 12-12-2002, 06:30 PM Always wondered... Mobile homes aren't light... Why are tires for mobile homes NOT good for trailers? (all legality aside) I was at a gas station today, saw a REAL backwoods trailer.. triple mobile home axle, welded to the frame of the trailer... no suspension!:rolleyes: Oxjockey 12-13-2002, 05:57 AM Originally posted by Eskimo Why are tires for mobile homes NOT good for trailers? (all legality aside) The tires are fine...I have them on mine. Problem is they're a PITA to find and buy... $200 quoted from the Goodyear place, but there's also a place in AZ that recycles them - after all they sit and sit when they get to the lot. Bryan BillaVista 12-14-2002, 12:42 PM I thought the 14.5" tires would be a PITA too, until i did some calling. The local small-town Goodyear place has the IN STOCK for $100 Cdn ea. - that's about $60 us for the Goodyear Special Service 8-14.5 LT, Load Range E (27" x 8") | |