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Old Jun 15, 2025 | 09:05 PM
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Can someone identify this axle?
Hey all, I bought a home made trailer and it has a solid front truck axle (I assume). Can someone identify it or can someone guide me in the right direction to find any markings on it? I need to identify it so I can get bearings, seals and dust caps (1 cap missing). Thanks for your time.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 07:07 AM
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Well, you did a really damn good job at taking a picture of just about the least unique part of a typical old school beam axle.

You need to take a pic of the wheel end, ideally from both sides so we can get a look at the brakes.

 
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 07:25 AM
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You will need to take apart, then proceed. Not worth guessing imo. Most autostores carry bearings and seals. I'd check date codes on tires as well, older than 10 years, I'd replace for sure.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 08:16 PM
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Looking at that brake flange I'd be real surprised if they're not old school ball bearings.

 
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by arse_sidewards
Looking at that brake flange I'd be real surprised if they're not old school ball bearings.
I hope not lol
 
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Old Jun 21, 2025 | 04:09 AM
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Looks like a "barn find" axle!

Best to remove the bearings and seal and match at a good auto store like NAPA.

 
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Old Jun 21, 2025 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 544tess
Looks like a "barn find" axle!

Best to remove the bearings and seal and match at a good auto store like NAPA.
To be perfectly honest, I can’t imagine doing this project any other way
 
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To be perfectly honest, I can’t imagine doing this project any other way
They have this newfangled thing called the internet and you can use it to search bearing and seal parts by size, part number and application.
 
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Originally Posted by arse_sidewards
They have this newfangled thing called the internet and you can use it to search bearing and seal parts by size, part number and application.
And when you don’t have the bearing number, size, or application?

that’s where we are here ….

tear into the silly thing and see what you need.
 
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Looks like a front axle off of something old.

Does it have steering knuckles?
 
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