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chumly2071 · 07-19-2002, 08:47 AM

We have a trailer that uses surplus mobile home axles. does anyone know where to get, or what part numbers that cross over for the brake shoes and hardware? I talked with the local Redneck Trailer Supply and called the Dexter Axle parts line, and because they are mobile home axles, they will not sell parts. Please don't lecture on axle application, just need some parts.

thanks-

Chad-

FYRMAN · 07-19-2002, 01:47 PM

What size shoe? I'll look and see what I can dig up at work. Last time I looked, the only part you could replace was the magnet. Measure how long the shoe is lengthwise on the curve ) and then measure the width. Was kind of parts are you looking for? what needs replaced?

chumly2071 · 07-19-2002, 02:06 PM

needing shoes and a spring kit, possibly even the magnets. If I had the extra money right now, I'd go ahead and get regular trailer axles with brakes. I'll try to get some measurements when I get home.

thanks for your help.

Chad

Travis Waldher · 07-19-2002, 03:35 PM

Good luck, they can be a bitch to find, the parts. And if they are all worn out, by the time you get done adding it up, compare it to the cost of a new trailer axle. You might not be that far apart, and you could get easier to find replacement parts in the future out of the deal.

As well as getting rid of the "illegal" california/mobile home drum/wheel combination.

TODDK · 07-21-2002, 05:47 AM

I just redid a trailer for a guy with mobile axles.. I believe your shoes are 12-2 I would bet on this! I can get you parts here in my area but you owuld have to pay shipping and shit! I also have a set of tires and wheels (5) and a set of drums for that old style set up the tires ar 12 ply tires you could put a small dozer on them! let me know what you find out take some pictures of what u got so i can see too!

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07-19-2002, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
chumly2071 Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8293 Location: Lexington, IL Posts: 739	looking for trailer brake wear items We have a trailer that uses surplus mobile home axles. does anyone know where to get, or what part numbers that cross over for the brake shoes and hardware? I talked with the local Redneck Trailer Supply and called the Dexter Axle parts line, and because they are mobile home axles, they will not sell parts. Please don't lecture on axle application, just need some parts. thanks- Chad- __________________ I'm an Engineer. Why leave it alone, when I can REALLY screw it up? ***** There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it can't be solved by brute strength and ignorance.

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FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,700	What size shoe? I'll look and see what I can dig up at work. Last time I looked, the only part you could replace was the magnet. Measure how long the shoe is lengthwise on the curve ) and then measure the width. Was kind of parts are you looking for? what needs replaced? __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

07-19-2002, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
chumly2071 Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8293 Location: Lexington, IL Posts: 739	needing shoes and a spring kit, possibly even the magnets. If I had the extra money right now, I'd go ahead and get regular trailer axles with brakes. I'll try to get some measurements when I get home. thanks for your help. Chad __________________ I'm an Engineer. Why leave it alone, when I can REALLY screw it up? ***** There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it can't be solved by brute strength and ignorance.

07-21-2002, 05:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
TODDK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3997 Location: NO-MAN LAND,SOUTH OF PIKKSBURGH,PA Posts: 729	I just redid a trailer for a guy with mobile axles.. I believe your shoes are 12-2 I would bet on this! I can get you parts here in my area but you owuld have to pay shipping and shit! I also have a set of tires and wheels (5) and a set of drums for that old style set up the tires ar 12 ply tires you could put a small dozer on them! let me know what you find out take some pictures of what u got so i can see too! 1 __________________ TJ NP 435 ,NP205 DANA 60 FRONT AND REAR. COIL OVERS AWW WHO CARES SAME SHIT JUST DIFFERANT OWNER..... F IT I WHEEL THAT IS ALL.

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07-19-2002, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Waldher Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 7,523	Good luck, they can be a bitch to find, the parts. And if they are all worn out, by the time you get done adding it up, compare it to the cost of a new trailer axle. You might not be that far apart, and you could get easier to find replacement parts in the future out of the deal. As well as getting rid of the "illegal" california/mobile home drum/wheel combination.