Reason why I'm redoing a trailer is was my pawpaws who passed away in 2000. And well its the perfect size....just needs work...just a tiny little bit.

The only snagging point I've hit right now is the most critical part...the axle. I want to keep it, but its a mobile home axle and well the tires are a weeeeeeee bit expensive. $110 ea and well....just look at it. Dropping this axle and going to a double axle would be awesome...but this is a budget build. Any help on what I should do axle wise would be greatly appreciated...I am eating up google...but sheesh want to be out there tearing it down to start the build.

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Ahh all that rotten wood removed!

All those rusted nails and bolts removed

Wiring and chains removed

Where I started grinding...the black paint is to prevent rusting where I freshly ground...I have not came up with a final paint color...most likely will be black

 

How wide is the trailer? Maybe you can swap in a rear from a wrecked full size truck with leaf springs.

 

I wanna say 7-8 ft. I'm taking a break from grinding...hands still tingly. :lol: But the sun is baring down on me so I gotta watch my body. Not from sunburn but from passing out.

 

Sounds like a nice project, and I think black would be a nice trailer color because it goes with about anything.

 

From outside to outside the trailer is 5' wide. The axle currently on it is 6'10".

 

Have you considered sandblasting it, instead of grinding? It might be a little easier on your body.

 

Don't really feel like spending the money on what I need. Even a homemade blasting kit costs over $100.

 

Understandable, its definitely on the pricier side. Good luck on your project!

 

I do have a boat that I am going to start restoring after I finish tearing the black car down. So I may eventually buy one or just hold off on this project until I can buy it. The boat is a 14' Ebbtide trihull. Actually feels weird I am tackling projects I started YEARS ago. LOL! Guess that what happens when you dump a controlling female and get one that wants to help.

I did some research on sandblasting, and I do not know on if I should go this route. It can get expensive real quick...I'll just stick with grinder and wire brush.