Trailer axle issues? If all signs are pointing to worn spindles, you may be considering a DIY-repair job. But hold-up trailer-toter – you may be in for more than you bargained for. It’s essential to know the ins-and-outs of how to replace a trailer axle spindle to prevent unnecessary damage and dangers down the road.
Welding Worries
Very few spindles are of the ‘bolt-on’ variety. Most spindles are welded to the axle tube. To replace a trailer spindle, the old one must be cut off, and a new spindle welded into its place – and anyone who’s ever dipped a toe in the welding pool knows professional welding results are no easy feat. Far from a do-it-yourself job, trailer axle spindle replacement requires more than average results. Each new spindle addition must be installed securely and absolutely square with the trailer axle. If it is off by any amount, wheel tracking problems and premature tire wear are imminent.
The DIY Workaround
Understand, we are not trying to discourage you from attempting do-it-yourself repairs, simply help you avoid a lot of stress and heartache for those who are not skilled welders. Rest assured, if you prefer a DIY-approach as opposed to dropping off your trailer with an experienced Ainsworth welder for spindle replacement, there is another way. For the die-hard DIY-er, in many cases, it may be easier and cheaper to simply replace the trailer axle. For those that prefer to go this route, the Ainsworth warehouse is stocked with an array of trailer axle replacement parts. Simply call us for a price, noting the reference numbers on your inner/outer wheel bearings, hub face to hub face dimensions, and the distance between your springs seats (measured hole to center hole), and we’ll hook you up with an affordable, OEM-quality replacement part.
Avoid the stress and frustration of difficult and unfamiliar trailer repairs. Look to the expert advice and trusted service of Ainsworth Trailer Repair today.
