Tag Archives: trailer axle

A customer once sent us a furious warranty claim: his trailer was chewing through tires, the axle had "shifted," and he ...

Idler Hub vs. Braked Axle: When Does Your Trailer Legally Need Brakes? Two years ago, a trailer builder in Queensland s...

Drop Axles Explained: Lower Deck Height Without Losing Capacity A cargo trailer builder in Florida called me last sprin...

Axle Camber: Why Your Trailer Axle Has a Built-In Upward Bend Last year, a first-time importer sent me a worried email ...

How to Measure Your Trailer for a Replacement Axle (Hub Face, Spring Center, Overall Length) Last month, a trailer buil...

How to Match Brake Drums to Your Axle? Matching the right brake drum to your axle assembly is not just about diameter a...

Importing Trailer Axles from China: A Distributor's Guide Importing trailer axles from China can reduce your unit cost ...

Winterizing Your Trailer Axle: Storage and Maintenance Tips Canadian and Northern US winters are brutal on trailer axle...

How to Customize Trailer Axles: Load, Length, Brake Options Not every trailer fits a catalog part. Off-the-shelf axles ...

OEM vs Aftermarket Trailer Axles: What Distributors Should Know As a trailer parts distributor, every axle you stock is...