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Old 02-09-2003, 06:10 PM   #1
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New Axles vs Old Picture

Here is a picture I snapped during the axle replacement project that shows the height profile difference for anyone that is interested. Cold weather is hampering the completion of this project.
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That's a significant difference!

I know what you mean about cold weather!
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Old 02-09-2003, 06:38 PM   #3
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Good job! I bet she'll be really smooth over the bumps once you're done.

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p.s. is that snow on the ground??????
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your'e doing it all WRONG!

don't you know trailers without wheels are supposed to be on cinderblocks!

i know what you mean about the weather, putting off oil change in my truck until it is in the 20's again.

then it will be time to break out the shorts and valvoline!

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Old 02-09-2003, 09:36 PM   #5
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Smile Frozen

At least the frozen ground is providing a firm and solid surface for the jacks. Good photo! You are the man! There is no way I'd even contemplate working in the snow.
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Yeah John, that's snow alright. COLD snow! It's not to bad working in the high 20's. But, when it's in the single digits and teens, I stay inside as much as possible, in front of the woodburner.
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Old 02-10-2003, 02:06 PM   #7
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Were you able to order axles that fit, or did you have to do any special fitting?

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Ken, I ordered Henschen axles through Inland RV. They fit like a glove, exact replacements.
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Thats great....... thats my plan for my '75 this spring.
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Old 02-10-2003, 05:20 PM   #10
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I here you guys are going to be in the mid to upper 30's later this week. This will have to help the joints in your body !!

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That picture of yours that shows the before is where mine are, did you order the bare axel or a complete one from Andy?.
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I ordered bare, from Andy. My hubs and bearings are good, brake plates are good. I did put on one set of brake plates for good measure though.
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You should see what I have under our AS, cinder block, paving bricks, and 2x8 fore and aft of the axels, I will have to jack it up some more to put the tires back on. Has anybody had to have their trailer aligned after the axels had been replaced?, the last owner put on tires that have been to Texas twice and still in very good shape.
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Gene,

You need to invest in a good set of jackstands!

Those cinder blocks are mankillers. A lot of shade tree mechanics have met their maker when those things decide to crumble without warning. I have four of the three ton ratcheting models which I picked up at the auto supply for about fifty bucks a set, not bad life insurance.

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Axle alignment

All new axles are aligned, prior to shipment.

However, it is wise to check the axle mounting plates, to insure that they are mounted "exactly" correct.

Measuring from the center of the jack post to a reference on each of the axle mounting plates, will answer that question.

On a 31 foot trailer, if there is a difference of 1/8 inch between the axle mounting plates, it will cause the trailer to tow dog leg, about 2 1/2 inches.


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Jack Stands

Using cinder blocks in place of a jack stand, is asking on bended knees, to be severly injured, or KILLED.

If someone cannot afford to buy jack stands, and wish to do their own repairs, which required them, then they shouldn't own an Airstream to start with.

Brutal and blunt, YES.

DON'T EVER USE CINDER BLOCKS TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A TRAILER, OR MOTORHOME.

Your family will love you, if you don't.


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my suggestion to pick to place his trailer on cinder blocks was a joke!

i was trying to be funny!

i own jack stands and use them all the time.

andy is correct! do it right or don't do it at all!

i hope no one was misled by my post.

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So should I return my cinder blocks to Home Depot?

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go as fast as you can!

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John, don't take them back! Grab that 2X8 and reconstruct that entertainment center like they were designed for in the first place, silly. Talk about "do it right or don't do it at all." Shoot, I saw sombody actually building walls out of them once, if you can believe it!
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