64 GT Restoration #11

Well well well, the axle was finally replaced today. I had been procrastinating for the past few weeks. I have read so many threads about how difficult Dexter axles can be, and to be honest, this was quite possibly the easiest project yet. Easier than polishing....

So, we lifted the whole trailer, set her on railroad ties and 6x6 posts high enough that the wheels were off the round, put both jacks under the old axle and jacked it up. With the jacks holding up the old axle, it removed the old bolts, and then we simultaneously lowered the jacks and the old axle was out. Literally 25 minutes to do this.

Next we placed the new axle underneath the trailer, jacked it up into place, drilled 4 new holes, added new hardware, put new wheels on, added the baby moon hubcaps, and now the axle install is done. 3.5 hours total time invested in project including measuring and ordering, cost only $450 total parts and shipped in 2 weeks to me. Anyone can do this with the right tools. Must have impact drill, sawzaw w metal blade, 1/2 socket set, 2 3 ton floor jacks, 6x6 blocks, and music.

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