Anyone need some trailer axles? (or know where to get them cheap?)

[Tacoma747]

I am planning to build a trailer here soon, I found what seems to be a pretty good price on some 7000lb axles on EBAY (All-Pro Trailer). $825 shipped for two axles, complete with brakes and leaf springs.

That price is for two straight (no drop) axles, so $412.50 each shipped. Single axle pricing was a fair amount higher.

If I buy 4 of the above (straight) axles the price was about $390 shipped.
4" drop axles were going to be about $475 each based on 4 (what I will likely use).

They sell all different weight rating axles, widths, etc. The shipping was the main price changing factor, the more I order the lower the price.

That or if anyone knows somewhere to get axles cheaper, I'd love to get some Torsion axles but don't want to pay the ~$700+ price tag on them.

 

[rodnocker]

Is this what you are looking for? Don't think it comes with brakes or leafs but they are $136.95 each and close enough to drive.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

If that is 2-7k axles I might be interested.

Also wonder what the price would be for wheels & tires too. They can typically get them for a good price.

Might also go for 2-5k axles depending on price.

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[paradisePWoffrd]

Is this what you are looking for? Don't think it comes with brakes or leafs but they are $136.95 each and close enough to drive.

Those are 3500lb axles. I think he was looking at 7k. Also brakes can add more then u think.

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[Tacoma747]

Prefer to buy a complete axle. Costs more to piece it all together.

 

[Tacoma747]

Ben, yes it is two 7k axles. So about $780/pair.

 

[rodnocker]

Those are 3500lb axles. I think he was looking at 7k. Also brakes can add more then u think.

Sorry, thought Tacoma747 was talking about 7000 combined. I don't do much with trailers except pull them, and if I'm pulling them, they are not big enough to have brakes.

 

[GCncsuHD]

Can you mix/match other size axles? I might would be interested in a pair of 6 lug 5200lb axles. How wide are they backing plate-backing plate, and spring perch?

 

[Tacoma747]

Just let me know what you need. I dont see it being an issue though. The main thing buying in bulk saves on is shippjng.

 

[shawn]

That price is for two straight (no drop) axles, so $412.50 each shipped. Single axle pricing was a fair amount higher.

I paid $335/axle for 7k brakes, bearings, and drums. That was all OEM Dexter stuff. $75 for an axle and leaf springs is stupid cheap.

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

Can you mix/match other size axles? I might would be interested in a pair of 6 lug 5200lb axles. How wide are they backing plate-backing plate, and spring perch?

depending on the price difference, I would possibly be more interested in the 5200lb axles as well. dont really need 7k.

Id also be curious about width as well, and what kinda deal with wheels/tires as that can add up too.

 

[Tacoma747]

On ebay the 5200 axles go for about $300, I doubt the price will be a whole lot different but I will check back with them in a few days.

 

[kaiser715]

I bought a 7k 8 lug a couple of years ago. I got it from the parts department of Kaufman Trailers. Beat everybody else by a hunnert bucks.

 

[Tacoma747]

I may go 5200 or 6000 lb axles as well so I can run 6 lug wheels. I already have a set of 6 lug steel wheels, and spares would then fit both of my trailers.

 

[Caver Dave]

I already have a set of 6 lug steel wheels, and spares would then fit both of my trailers.

Are they 15"s or 16"s?

 

[6BangBronk]

Bought mine from Northern Tool. Cheapest I could find at the time. May check them out?

 

[Tacoma747]

Are they 15"s or 16"s?

15's (will those fit over the brake drums?)

 

[Caver Dave]

15's (will those fit over the brake drums?)

Should be fine, but then your stuck running shatty "trailer tires"... 16"s will let you use much heavier and cheaper 10ply's