Ummm Lou, I believe you may be the trailer part store. 
You are correct, you never know when you will need it..
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| Author: | rchamberlin [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
Also just wanted to say thanks to everyone for helping me out with all of this. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the helpfulness of everyone on this forum! |
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| Author: | Toddely [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
Thats the one.. mine was for a 5 lug and he stated if you had the 6 lug you would be the 2.44 dust cap. |
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| Author: | LouC [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/2441-i ... p_644.html I think these are what you need.... and now for a bit more advice....start accumulating spare parts...you need 2 of something, then buy 3 in case one gets damaged some way. In my garage I have (accumulated over 10 years of boat ownership/trailer repair)... 2 complete sets of brake backing plates, ready to bolt on if there's a problem 2 sets of bearings already greased Spare spindle nuts, washers, tang washers, hub seals Spare dust caps Spare rollers etc etc... Its good to have some on-line sources but better to have a real trailer shop where you can buy stuff... |
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| Author: | Toddely [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
| Ummm Lou, I believe you may be the trailer part store. You are correct, you never know when you will need it..
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| Author: | rchamberlin [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
LouC wrote: http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/2441-inch-Trailer-Dust-Cap-Accu-lube-_p_644.html I think these are what you need.... and now for a bit more advice....start accumulating spare parts...you need 2 of something, then buy 3 in case one gets damaged some way. In my garage I have (accumulated over 10 years of boat ownership/trailer repair)... 2 complete sets of brake backing plates, ready to bolt on if there's a problem 2 sets of bearings already greased Spare spindle nuts, washers, tang washers, hub seals Spare dust caps Spare rollers etc etc... Its good to have some on-line sources but better to have a real trailer shop where you can buy stuff... Great advice, and something I've already started doing. Since I haven't had the boat that long this is the first trailer maintenance I've done so I don't have any spares for it yet. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
rchamberlin wrote: 230 Mike wrote: Yes Thanks, sorry we must've posted at the same time. Now I just need to figure out the spindle washer size. No worries. You talkin' about this washer?  If so - I don't have a caliper with me at the office, but the best measurement I can get with a Starrett rule is 1.02" ID / 1.56" OD. Nominally, I imagine they call that 1" x 1 1/2". |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
+1 to spares, and spares of spares. And with each thing you work on, make a record of part numbers, both manufacturer and seller, along with all pertinent measurements. Such is the burden of boat ownership.  Here's my towing bag, which currently just contains minimal stuff:  Extra 7-round connector, extra hinge pin for the trailer tongue (they do get stolen), extra prop & drive lock keys, a bag full of neoprene gloves (on top of 2 pair of other work gloves)... this is in addition to a tool bag that's so stuffed it's getting hard to carry... On long tows, I have a complete spare hub, already packed with grease, new bearings and seals, ready to throw on. |
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| Author: | rchamberlin [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
Well I think I found my "local" trailer guy. It's a 35 minute trip each way, but I went on my lunch at work got four each caps with plugs, washers and lock nuts for $15 and the guy knew his stuff. Worth the drive for sure, and as a bonus there's two decent size boat dealers for me to drool over on the way. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Trailer Fun & Question |
Excellent. |
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