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Postby carpenter » Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:26 pm

Should I get the optional #2000 axel on my trailer if my estimaded weight is about #1000, the #1450 comes standard on the 5x8
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Re: Question about red trailers?

Postby mikeschn » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:24 pm

IF the 2000# axle is optional, what comes standard with it? :?

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carpenter wrote:Should I get the optional #2000 axel on my trailer if my estimaded weight is about #1000
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axle capacity

Postby eamarquardt » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:17 pm

With wheel bearings, bigger is generally better. I'd opt for 2000# bearings. Beats being stuck on the road.

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Postby carpenter » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:02 pm

The #1450 axle comes standard w/ 5x8 red trailer
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