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Hey folks -- I am trying to replace the axle/springs on an old trailer I bought. I took the wheels off, measured the hub face and came up with 53&7/8". I cannot find this length anywhere. I find 53", but nothing with that extra 7/8". do I have to match the old hub face length down to the...

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I am working on my trailer and have very little room on the side of my house where the boat is -- I have the boat (16' polar kraft) leaning up against the house -- is this OK?

I just double checked and the trailer has 5.70-8's on it right now.

great insight -- thanks Gypsy 400

Thanks guys -- it looks like my 4-lug configuration is going to limit me as far as tire options, so I'm leaning toward upgrading to 5-stud hubs. Is there any magic to replacing the hubs? it looks like a pretty simple, straightforward job. My springs look to be in good shape, and the axle is...

Every evening I walk out and work on the trailer -- I look at those tires. They are small -- 4-lug, about 8" rims. Do I need to think about getting bigger tires? I'm replacing everything else, and I have no idea how old they are or how many hours they've been baked by the sun. Is there a...

You make a lot of sense there, Mr. Richg!

OK -- 2x4's and vinyl downspouts purchased. Next step, I assume I should paint the 2x4's before wrapping them with the vinyl -- After a lot of research, I bought just regular pine 2x4's instead of pressure treated ones -- I don't anything treated near my boat. I am thinking a coat or 2 of oil...

Ricg99, I looked at your link (thank you, by the way) -- and it looks like your 2x4 bunks are flat -- the wide surface against the hull. I think most folks have suggested angling the bunks with the narrow side facing the hull (basically on end) -- do you have a strong opinion on one way or the...

thanks so much, guys!! Yes, the new bunks will extend just a hair past the transom, and I will remove all but that last roller at the front. Just to be clear, that will put all the weight on the 2 bunks and just the last roller at the front. Pat

It's been almost a year, but I'm getting back to work on the boat I rescued from behind my dad's garage last year (hunting season is over). Turning my attention back to the trailer. I was educated on bunks vs. rollers last year, so I am going to lose the rollers on the sides and replace them...

Awesome advice as always -- I'm leaning toward the Titebond III -- I can have my grubby little hands on that with a quick trip to Lowes, and can get this project moving again immediately! Yes, LDUBS, I'll create a blank bigger than the area needed, just like on the tutorial I found on this...

thanks fellas -- yes -- I only know IN THEORY that 1.25" exists -- haven't started looking for it to purchase, and I'm sure it would be a bit pricey. Since I have you all here, any thoughts on using the glue vs. epoxy route? I see both methods on the transom tutorial, and while I have a sense...

It's been a year, but I really want to get back to work on my 81 Polar Kraft project. Last completed stage was removal of the old transom board. I'm now ready to start fabricating the new one, and after studying the tutorial on transom building, I was wondering, is there an advantage to...

Old, rotten transom out, 42 rivets removed!! Now it's time to get started on the new transom. A lot of cleaning/sanding to do next. There were only 2 small chunks of rotten/petrified wood left -- all the rest had disintegrated!!

Man that is SUPER generous of you Dale, but I think I am going to put it back together with nuts, washers and bolts -- I am much more confident in my ability to turn a wrench than I am with rivets that big. Will probably follow your earlier advice with the marine grease and the shrink wrap just...

I have breached the transom cover!! There were 42 rivets in all holding the transom "sandwich" in place -- when I finally busted off the last rivet this afternoon I was able to remove the cover on the inside and alas, the wooden transom was completely gone!! If you look at the photo that shows...

Minor update -- after a ridiculously busy few weeks, I finally was ready to dig into the boat last week and I injured my back unloading a load of sod for my backyard. I was able to get started on removing the rivets out of the rotten transom/cover. Not very exciting, but I wanted to give a...