Hi Brian,
Thanks for your suggestions and guidance.
I should have posted it earlier to BC section and to group email. My bad
. Because I already spent few days in cleaning and finished cleaning my frame. Also, I didn't know sandblasting could be that cheap
. Well, another problem might be the towing as well because my old dying car doesn't have hitch and can barely tow anything
. Anyway, I also started with 'marine clean' and the other liquid in POR starter kit.
Regarding the other axle parts, I have already finished POR 15 treatment on axle rod (1.5" x 1.5" square rod with 1" spindle). Disassembled the springs and currently in 'apple cider vinegar' for rust removal.
I haven't tried removing tires from hub yet. Once I will do that, I will decide whether I should replace the hubs (4 on 4) or just the bearings, races, seals, spindle nuts and caps. Also, I was considering 12" tires with rim. I thought about replacing the whole axle with dexter torsion but cost of them are not affordable for me right now.
So, here are my questions:
1. Can the Cloverdale paint you mentioned, used now instead of the POR 15? Or shall finish POR treatment and then use the Cloverdale paint? So far, I only bought wire wheels, couple sandpapers and POR15 starter kit which is <40 $ dent so not too bad. However, time and quality might be a consideration.
I certainly would like to hear from you about the paint scenario as I described all my current situation.
2. Regarding, the tire, hub and axle, which is the best type of bolt pattern to use in terms of cheaper and better tires? Similarly, you mentioned 15" tires, won't they look too big or overkill for my trailer because I think the axle capacity I have right now is 1250 lbs (just guessing from the matching parts available for it). Any suggestion as I am confused now.
3. Can I use the paint you suggested directly on my cleaned spring leaves before I assemble them again?
Any more suggestions are highly appreciated.
JNP