26X stock trailer axel

[billybax]

I need to replace the axel on my Macgregor 26X original trailer. What are the specs of that axel?
Does anyone have a good online source for buying one?
The rest of the trailer is in pretty good shape and I just replaced the surge brake system. I'll probably look for a dual axel aluminum trailer in the future but would like to just do the axel for now.

Thanks.

Bill B

[Sheppie62]

I could not find an exact replacement for the stock 1 1/2” (?) drop axle, so I measured hub face to hub face and got closest straight axle ( guessing so measure yourself 87-88”?) I could find. It raised the trailer slightly but I didn’t notice it. I bought my axle from Redneck Trailer Supply. I installed dual 5 lug 3500 LB axles, some others went to a heavier duty 6 lug or 8 lug axle, as stock axle is too close to weight of boat and trailer, especially when you add anything else.

[billybax]

Thanks. Yes my axel looks to have about a 2" drop. I'll do the measurements and see what I can find.

I like the mod you did with the sliding rails.

[Sheppie62]

That leaf spring mounting bracket is Available online somewhere (forgot where) and it’s galvanized, and has brackets for fenders also. But it’s for 2 axles. Corrosion between the rails would be an issue to address. I changed the leaf springs and all the hardware at the same time, axles I bought had springs mounted already but where in wrong location, I bought the spring perches (on the axle) and welded them in a few inches. An issue I had was figuring the spring length, as the old ones where flattened, I never figured it out , but I was welding new upper spring brackets anyways.

[mwylia]

I replaced the 3500# axle on my stock trailer last year with a galvanized 5200# axle. In my opinion the 3500# stock axle is marginal at best if you plan to stay with single axle. I went ahead and installed six lug wheels with disc brakes and heavier duty springs so the cost gets on up there. I wouldn't have done it if my trailer had been severely rusted. I purchased the axle from Trailerparts.com. I would purchase from them again. Here's the link: https://trailerparts.com/2-x-3-galvanze ... 8-006.html

If you're interested, I can provide the sources of parts that I used.

Mike

[billybax]

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen any 2" drop axels. I like the idea of a 5200lb axel but I just bought new wheels, tires, brakes and bearings last year. So I'll stick to 3500 lbs and maybe add a second one later.