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Old 02-22-2012, 04:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My son-in-law recently got a used tandem axle heavy duty landscape trailer. It's 16x7 bed.

I put on new lights, coupler, one spring, 2 axle equalizers, all new shakle bolts and bushings, and a break away kit and had the bearings repacked. I think its good to go now.
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Old 02-22-2012, 08:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Without pictures it did not happen. TBN Rule!

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Old 02-23-2012, 10:50 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Dang, I agree Diamondpilot, now I have to learn how to post pictures here.....
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Ok, it happened.
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Old 02-23-2012, 04:23 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Looks good. Now you will have a much safer and easier time hauling your items.

I had to put new tires and add brakes to my trailer in the last year. Sure makes it a lot nicer pulling around my antique tractors.
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Nice.

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Old 02-23-2012, 06:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Next time, try packing the bearings yourself. It's really easy and takes about 5 minutes after you've done a few.

Good job on the trailer.
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Old 02-23-2012, 10:44 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Thanks guys. It is reassuring to have this all done, ready to haul my B2620 up to the cabin this weekend.

I may do the bearings myself next time.
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Old 02-24-2012, 10:51 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I just hope mine turns out as nice. Having a new deck put on as well as brakes on one axle. (18 ft flatbed) Sure will feel better hauling loads then.... Have fun and stay safe....
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Nice job on the trailer, and i agree packing the bearing isn't bad once you've done it once.

What have you guys done to treat the wood on the trailer decks? My trailer is about 5 years old and the wood is in good shape but is starting to look weathered and i've been thinking about using a Thompsons water seal or similiar product but don't want to make it too slippery. Any suggestions?
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