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48_liner · 08-29-2005, 07:13 PM

When we purchased our '48 Liner, one spring was broken. I took the good one to a local spring shop and they made two new springs for about $100 each. We also put a new round tube axle under it. Found out the 4 inch drop is too much and will have to play with shackles when we get the shell off.

Bob

A-Merry-Can · 08-29-2005, 07:58 PM

i'll have to double check the droop on mine, too. the new axle i had made is a 3-4" straight tube axle, with no offset. the original was a 2" square, with a 2" droop. if i understand this correctly, if i get the stock droop, i will only raise my trailer 1", rather than 2, due to the thickness of the tube. i don't think that will be too noticeable.that's the plan, anyway.

A-Merry-Can · 08-29-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 48_liner

When we purchased our '48 Liner, one spring was broken. I took the good one to a local spring shop and they made two new springs for about $100 each. We also put a new round tube axle under it. Found out the 4 inch drop is too much and will have to play with shackles when we get the shell off.

Bob

how did that frame replacement go? i REALLY want a 40's body style, but the frame has me scared. does it have a belly-pan arrangement similar to later models? i believe there's a '48 26 footer for sale somewhere near me. one restoration at a time.

**Action** · 08-31-2005, 08:53 AM

I did a search for a spring co in Georgia and could not find one. I am sure they are out there. Replacing what you have would be wise. Rearched (or rebuilt) is not going to work for very long. The one thing I was surprised at was ebay ....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRAIL...95623930QQrdZ1

So these are trailer springs but i would think that these are too light. And still the list of leaf springs numbered 58. I was impressed.

>>>>>>>>>>>>Action

A-Merry-Can · 08-31-2005, 02:26 PM

i'll ask around a couple of trailer shops i know of. i had heard that the leaf springs in the older trailers were not a standard size. now i know!

48_liner · 09-01-2005, 08:41 PM

how did that frame replacement go? i REALLY want a 40's body style, but the frame has me scared. does it have a belly-pan arrangement similar to later models? i believe there's a '48 26 footer for sale somewhere near me. one restoration at a time.

Our Liner did not come with the center tube frame. It has a regular frame that comes to an A frame at the front and a bumper at the rear. Has the full belly pan as any other A/S. We're just finishing up a remodel to the garage so we can store it inside while we tear it apart.

Bob

A-Merry-Can · 09-02-2005, 06:06 AM

good luck with it. i'm starting the skin replacement on ours this weekend. then FINALLY, it will be towable again. i'm glad i did the frame-off, though. if nothing else, it's good peace of mind to know the foundation is solid.

i'm looking forward to seeing pics of your progress. are you going to make a thread of your progress?

Anon · 09-02-2005, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

good luck with it. i'm starting the skin replacement on ours this weekend. then FINALLY, it will be towable again. i'm glad i did the frame-off, though. if nothing else, it's good peace of mind to know the foundation is solid.

i'm looking forward to seeing pics of your progress. are you going to make a thread of your progress?

A good foundation is hard to beat. Plus, when you get done with the trailer you will know every square inch of it. There is quite a bit of comfort you can take in knowing that the trailer is solid. You have a very nice trailer and I am glad to see that you are taking the time and care that it needs to be a wonderfrul thing when it is done. I commend you on the work you are doing and the fact that you are willing to take the right approach with it.
I am sure that there are a lot of us on here that cannot wait to see pictures of what you have, and will accomplish on yours.
Congratulations and good luck, all in one!

A-Merry-Can · 09-02-2005, 06:56 AM

thanks man, keep an eye on this thread. there should be progress this weekend!

http://www.airforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=17197

jordan

Anon · 09-02-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by A-Merry-Can

thanks man, keep an eye on this thread. there should be progress this weekend!

http://www.airforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=17197

jordan

Jordan,
One word, BEAUTIFUL!
I followed your link and that is one heck of a job you are doing.
Take pride in it, my friend. I know that when I camp in mine that I am MUCH prouder of mine than the guy parked net to me in a SOB!

Lovely job. Keep it in front of us as I like to see someone else work for a change!