I finally bought an axle!

[mechmagcn]

After looking through all of the posts on axles and their placement, I ordered a Dexter Torflex #9 axle last week. With 1500lb. rating, 60" frame width, 72" hub to hub, short spindles and electric brakes, it was delivered for just $233.58. I was expecting it to be more expensive, in fact the salesman on the phone quoted over $325.
I have placed it under my tear in the advised 35% from the rear and it seems that I have very little tongue weight.(could it be that my hatch weighs a little more than I think?) Right now, my TD is just a shell, haven't started on the interior yet, but it just seems like I'll end up with a tail heavy trailer. I won't permanently attach the axle until I get some weight inside, so I can still fine tune it a little.
Next step is to get my doors finished and installed, then I can start on the interior. It might not be "done" for LCGIII, but it'll be there! that is if it'll stop

[Muggnz]

looks like you've still got a bit of room upfront for a heavy tongue box.

david

[angib]

I have placed it under my tear in the advised 35% from the rear and it seems that I have very little tongue weight.(could it be that my hatch weighs a little more than I think?)

It would be best to get some figures - drag the bathroom scales out and use that to measure the tongue weight.

Are you measuring that 35% from the back of the body (as you should) or did you use the back of the frame? If the frame was massively heavy and the body was light, it wouldn't make much difference, but the other way around, it would.

Andrew

[mechmagcn]

Are you measuring that 35% from the back of the body (as you should) or did you use the back of the frame? Andrew

You know, you might just have something there, I do have almost a foot of overhang on the rear I was thinking of moving it back about 6 more inches for good measure and I think it will be about right then.

[Alphacarina]

You don't have much hitch weight because your trailer doesn't weight much - Both are good things

The axle appears placed properly - Bolt or weld it on and get some fenders and head for the ROAD!!

Don