eli Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) Well had the wheel bearings repacked 2 months ago and this is what happened on my way back from Utah. Thank goodness the wheel fell off at slow speed and not coming down the 8% grade into Cedar City. Now what do I do? The spindle looks bent and I don't think I'll be taking it back to guy that repacked the bearings. If it's bent does that mean a new axle? Seems whatever was left of the bearing rattled around in there for a while. Eli Edited September 29, 2008 by eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 wow holy sh#t. I think call back the company that did it, and ask for there insurance info. I had a company. I think eagle? I look for the number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunerocket Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 How often did you use that trailer in those 2 months? I looks to me like they did not repack it right there is not one spot of grease on that thing. I have had that happen before and there was some grease left. I would be going back to that place and ask what's up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 looks like they cleaned off the old grease and put it back together dry... thats why i have always done my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 yep, looks very dry. I think you'll be needing a new axle there eli. I'm not 100% positive, but I'm pretty sure that shaft is all one part of the whole axle. :freakin_nuts: You're in Vegas right? If so, hit up Carson Trailer on Boulder Hwy. They do repairs like that and can help you out. Ask for Lorin (he's the owner). Great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrider71 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Well had the wheel bearings repacked 2 months ago and this is what happened on my way back from Utah. Thank goodness the wheel fell off at slow speed and not coming down the 8% grade into Cedar City. Now what do I do? The spindle looks bent and I don't think I'll be taking it back to guy that repacked the bearings. If it's bent does that mean a new axle? Seems whatever was left of the bearing rattled around in there for a while. Eli Looks a little like the axel is slid into the tubing for a weld of some sort. You may be able to get the end piece as most "solid" axels are only the spindles. I can weld you in a new one for the DDR price of $0.oo. let me know. You supply the spindle of course ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 Looks a little like the axel is slid into the tubing for a weld of some sort. You may be able to get the end piece as most "solid" axels are only the spindles. I can weld you in a new one for the DDR price of $0.oo. let me know. You supply the spindle of course ! Picture doesn't show it well but the axle is a square tube below the spindle. A short piece of tube seen below the spindle connects it the axle. It's all welded together. I think I'll need the hub too and haven't had much luck searching for parts. It's a 88 DICO. Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertrider71 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Picture doesn't show it well but the axle is a square tube below the spindle. A short piece of tube seen below the spindle connects it the axle. It's all welded together. I think I'll need the hub too and haven't had much luck searching for parts. It's a 88 DICO. Eli I see it. The spindle is in a round tube and that is welded to the actual axel. If you need welding on this I will hook you up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 You're in Vegas right? If so, hit up Carson Trailer on Boulder Hwy. They do repairs like that and can help you out. Ask for Lorin (he's the owner). Great guy. Hey Pete, Did they move? The phone book shows them on North Las Vegas Blvd. Eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Last I checked they are still on B Hwy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eli Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) Last I checked they are still on B Hwy. Found them in Henderson. Owner seems like a great guy. They are a ways from me but likely worth the drive. Now the next problem may not be what's sitting in the driveway but talking myself out of what was sitting in their lot Thanks Eli Edited September 30, 2008 by eli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 they have 2 offices.. one on the strip and one on boulder highway... I drove past there the other day and the trailers and stuff was still there. *Carson Trailer - Henderson, NV 1100 N. Boulder Hwy Henderson, NV 89015 Got that address from Carsons Website. http://www.carsontrailer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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