Steve_Cox wrote:Seems the benefit of stub axles is negated by installing them on a box tube that runs across the frame. Could have used a regular torsion axle and not had to drill or weld nearly as much. Also adds to the height of the trailer.
SteveH wrote:I don't get it....Why put the piece of tubing between the stubs and the frame? I'd have put the tubing between the rails like a standard cross piece, welded the plate to that and the outer rails, and bolted on the stubs. It would be lower, cleaner looking, and probably stronger.
luluyug wrote:i went to my local trailer shop and saw some nice stub axles that only had 4 mounting holes to bolt. the salesperson told me i didnt need a crossmember and just bolt them directly to the side tubing. they add a swing arm witch ressembles a pitman arm that you can adjust on the shaft via a spline system. they wanted 279.95can for a 2000 pds pair. is it too expensive or is the price ok are they reliable.
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