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10-01-2010, 10:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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1960 Airstream leaf spring axles
I am looking with staying with the leaf spring axels. I have researched the brand and they are probably Hadco. I understand the braking system is 1960 and probably needs to be upgraded. What would need to be done. I am asking you folks who understand this type of axel system.
Brian
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Brian & Adrienne
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10-01-2010, 10:39 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Brian,
When you purchase the axles, have them install brakes also.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Lothlorian
I am looking with staying with the leaf spring axels. I have researched the brand and they are probably Hadco. I understand the braking system is 1960 and probably needs to be upgraded. What would need to be done. I am asking you folks who understand this type of axel system.
Brian
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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10-01-2010, 10:45 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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Can't I keep the axels and just have them change parts. That is what I was hoping to do. What is the length of those axels. The person I am buying it off of says it pulls really well, but the brakes is what I am worrying about.
Brian
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10-01-2010, 10:54 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1960 18' Traveler
Nomadic
, Symmetry
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 74
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I am running my original 1960 axel, springs and drums in good shape, I installed electric brakes in the drums with addition of the all important armiture plate.
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10-01-2010, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Putnam
, Connecticut
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,064
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Depends on the year of axel and style of brake. I could not get replacements for my 1959. Front was electric and the rear appeared to be hydrolic. I ended up getting a new axel with all the trimmings. Since then the springs had to be replaced. You might want to do the whole thing at once and be done with it. You will likly no be replacing the springs with the same design as the "made to order" price was $600 for the springs.
Then again you may luck out and just need new magnets.
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10-01-2010, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Brian,
I am sorry, I thought your first post said that you were considering new Hadco Axles. If the old spindles are the same size as new spindles, then you can purchase new backing plates, drums, bearings and seals. If not, it will be more difficult to purchase bearings which will fit the old spindles and new drums.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Lothlorian
Can't I keep the axels and just have them change parts. That is what I was hoping to do. What is the length of those axels. The person I am buying it off of says it pulls really well, but the brakes is what I am worrying about.
Brian
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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10-01-2010, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Decent
I am running my original 1960 axel, springs and drums in good shape, I installed electric brakes in the drums with addition of the all important armiture plate.
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Me too. I've had no problems as far as things getting tossed around in the trailer. You can get the leaf spring rebuilt if you need to and there are still shocks available though NAPA.
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
TCT
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10-01-2010, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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I see Hadco engineering on the web. I might need to give them a call. I want to keep these axels if possible. Budget is tight on this project. I know person who bought a 1955 and before he moved the trailer he redid all the bearings. I will find out Sunday when I pull this trailer home.
Brian
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10-01-2010, 11:46 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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10-01-2010, 01:05 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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If you haven't added a lot of weight and want to use the same axles, you can buy new Dexster backing plates and hubs for about $120 each.
I put a new axle under my trailer, but that was because I had a single axle and increased the GVWR weight by about 700 lbs. I reused the springs but had a local spring shop rebuild them and add another leaf.
Let us know how you do with Hadco.
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