Using Dually Chevy 14 bolt axles? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mr.N · 09-30-2002, 08:07 PM

I'm looking into making my own 5th wheel trailer. Just gathering info. While looking for axles to run I came a cross a deal for 2 Chevy 14 bolt axles, both running duallys. Price is way cheap. Set up would be truck camper on front, and room for Jeep in back on a flat bed.

What do you guys think of this? What is the weight limit on Chevy 14 bolt duallys?

(Yeah, I'm looking at cheap 5th wheels but don't have the 3/4 ton truck yet to drive one home.)

Jeepmangled87 · 09-30-2002, 09:01 PM

should be ok, dont know the limit, but I believe theese axles were made for this sort of work, if not maybe a set of Dana 80's would do the trick.

chumly2071 · 10-01-2002, 12:32 PM

what do you have in mind for a brake system? Is it possible to run electric over hydraulic? Is that DOT kosher? just asking because I'm curious too.

Dead Sled · 10-01-2002, 01:51 PM

why would you want 2 giant pigs draging under there? just go with real trailer axles

Mr.N · 10-01-2002, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by BigOrangeIH
why would you want 2 giant pigs draging under there? just go with real trailer axles

Why? I can get the whole works, both axles with all tires for the price of 3-4 new tires.

Mr.N · 10-01-2002, 04:30 PM

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Originally posted by chumly2071
what do you have in mind for a brake system? Is it possible to run electric over hydraulic? Is that DOT kosher? just asking because I'm curious too.

No clue on this, hoping some will have an idea.

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09-30-2002, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jeepmangled87 ROCK & ROLL OFFROAD Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3906 Location: ROCK AND ROLL OFFROAD Dallas/Ft.Worth Tx. Posts: 6,130	should be ok, dont know the limit, but I believe theese axles were made for this sort of work, if not maybe a set of Dana 80's would do the trick.