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Jun 8, 2007 | 02:07 PM

1ole4d

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Trailer axle question

Here is a crazy scenario for you guys. I bought a home made trailer a while back that was made from a mobile home. The guy used the frame, coupler, and two mobile home axles to make it. It's a very sturdy trailer. The only thing I am not totally crazy about are the wheels. Yes, I know they are rated at 2500 lbs each but should one go flat it would be hard to find a replacement. I've checked the state law and there is no law against using mobile home axles under a trailer. But, my question is do you think it is possible to convert the hubs to accept a regular or standard trailer (or car) wheel and tire? If not I guess I'll just have to stock a few spares just in case.

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:21 PM

jake00

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I'd just keep a spare around

Jun 8, 2007 | 02:45 PM

Southwestwheel

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I carry a few spares and wait for them to change the law like down here in Texas.

Jun 8, 2007 | 05:50 PM

53fatfndr

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Call a mobile home place, I can almost guarantee you that they have a bunch of tires and rims around that they would sell you. My dad has a trailer that was built over 20 years ago with mobile home axles. He has never had a hard time finding tires.

Jun 8, 2007 | 10:45 PM

5_labsownus

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Around here those axles are a dime a dz. trailer places can't gove them away!

Jun 8, 2007 | 11:41 PM

wizzard351

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i cant remember what year mabe 74 dodge 3/4 ton 2wd front hubs fit most trailer house axles.it was something weird like that when i had my 1st trailer back in the day(20years ago) we swaped 8 lug hubs to the house axles

Jun 9, 2007 | 10:02 PM

rebocardo

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> do you think it is possible to convert the hubs to accept a regular or
> standard trailer (or car) wheel and tire?

Dexter sells kits to convert the axles to 6k 8 lug axles. Though considering the cost, it is cheaper just to put new axles under it. If you search the towing forum more info is there.