[VAC] Re: Leaf Spring type Axle

[Roy Lashway <rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The person I acquired my '56 Bubble from had replaced the axle on the 
unit, primarily because that was least cost effective way to get electric 
brakes on the trailer.  It also raised the trailer about 3.5 inches which 
 now make possible to use  ST225/15 tires and change tires with out 
having jack/block up the trailer to clear fender wells. The other 
advantage is the trailer  tongue height  matches thetongue  height of my 
other unit so I can change trailer  useage  withthe hitch heights being 
adjusted.

The original leaft spring were deemed OK and were reused.  Might suggest 
that you check with a firm that sells livestock trailers and other types 
of commercial trailers as these folks have a level of expertise about 
axles and brakes  for the older, smaller trailers, thatis  hard to find 
in most RV shops.  Plus cost are more reasonable. 

Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
WBCCI 1610     VAC
rlashway@zianet.com
web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway
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