Just build wider and fill the space.kramergwt wrote:I think about 1 to 1.5 clearance from anything is what you want. It’s more than cutting the axle and taking out a section. You’ll also need to weld on new spring seats since they won’t line up with the frame if you cut the axle in the center. For the amount of jigging and welding you might just order a shorter axle. I just got a Dexter 3500lb axle for about $115. All I need to weld is the seats which should be easy.
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kramergwt wrote:Sweet looking trailer, btw. My trailer is 5’ wide. I needed to go with a 72” face-to-face measurement. Eastern Marine carries them in more sizes than most places.
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rebeltp wrote:Unfortunately I've been doing the welding thing over 25 years. Didn't put sleeve on inside, put it on the outside. Main axle is welded 100% and then sleeve slid over it and welded on both sides.
Dale M. wrote:rebeltp wrote:Unfortunately I've been doing the welding thing over 25 years. Didn't put sleeve on inside, put it on the outside. Main axle is welded 100% and then sleeve slid over it and welded on both sides.
Only issue I see is paint does not match...
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