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Old 05-01-2011, 07:39 AM   #21
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You might want to check on the DOT on your house trailer type axles--i have seen some guys in my area get stopped by the state for these. I am in south/ central ILLINOIS and maybe my area is tougher on these but you might ask around.
Dexter UTG demountable hub axle. One axle is a mobile home style, but not a mobile home axle. Yea the other one came from a mobile home. I think the difference is that the brake assembly is bolted on and not welded. Guess if I have problems I'll have to swap the hubs.

I see these type of axles all over on older deck over trailers.
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Old 05-05-2011, 09:09 PM   #22
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Post a little progress.

Hitch and jack mounted.

You will also see some emt conduit in a couple pics. That is to protect the wiring for lights and brakes.
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Old 03-24-2012, 08:14 PM   #23
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Well a year later and I finally finished the trailer. Ended up not doing the tilt part. Ended up 20' long. Still need to build some ramps, but feel good to be at this point as I can actually start using it!!!
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Nice and clean, I like the fenders...
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Nice and clean, I like the fenders...
Thanks, 95% of the trailer is recycled metal, so wasn't sure what to do with the fenders. I was going to buy some, but to buy heavy duty ones are over $200. So I just made my own. Left the back open so I can still tie down.
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Very nice job. Congrats!
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Old 03-25-2012, 05:06 PM   #27
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Neat project! I love seeing trailers brought back to life.
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