I did get to do a little bit today.
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I ground down the welds and made it all smooth, then got out some flat black Rust-o-leum. It rolls on pretty easy.
Two coats later.................
A pretty good days work when I didn't think I'd get to do anything at all.
Woosdstamp asked:
"Second, I read this in your post about the new torsion axle: " I had the axle derated from 2000# to 1500#."
Is "derating" something that is physically done to an exiting axle, or is that you ordered another lower rated axle? "
Thanks Woodstramp. I'm not sure of the mechanics of derating an axle, but I get the idea.
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Flexiride and Dexter build the axle to the customers specs, one at a time. So if you ask to have it derated, they do it during the build of the axle. I think they use less rubber in it. With a teardrop weighing a good bit less than 2000lbs, you would want to have the axle derated to avoid too stiff of a suspension. Less bounce over bumps. I doubt they would over-rate a smaller axle. Way too much liability. Flexiride has an adjustable start angle, Dexter does not. I ordered mine with a 22 1/2 degree down angle. If that is wrong, I can easily change it. With Dexter, if 22 1/2 doesn't work out, too bad.
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No adjustment. Be sure of what you need before ordering.
CliffinGA said:
Good luck and let us know if you need anything
Cliff,
You continue to amaze me with your kindness. Thanks for your concern for my wife.
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She is doing great. Thanks for the kudos on the frame. It means a lot.
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I have followed your build, and learned a lot from you.
I picked up a tongue jack at the flea market today for 20 bucks. It's a pretty nice one. I think I'll do a lot of my shopping there.