Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

[Wvawitrado]

I have a 1973 cobalt tri hull with a trailer that is a 1973 van sn the vin is v14721 I dont know what bearing size for my trailer how do I go about this and there is a metal guard on there the sits in the axle that was ruined also I have no clue what to do

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

We have no idea what to tell you since we don't know what's damaged. If the spindle is damaged, you need a new axle. If the spindle itself is ok, you can pull the wheel on the opposite side and check those bearings for part numbers. Take them with you to a local parts store (NAPA, Auto Zone, etc.,) and they can match them.

 

[Whoopbass]

Re: Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

Wal Mart sells bearing kits prretty cheap.
Buy their 1 1/16" kit and see if it will work. If it doesn't work take it back. The new bearing should slide on your spindle sorta snug. The race (metal guard) will also need to be the correct size. It won't fit inside hub without being pounded in. You have a race on both sides of the hub. One trick I use is to grind down the width of the old race so it can be used to knock the new race into the hub without get stuck.
Do a search for hub replacement or something similar to that so you will get an idea on how to replace them.

A trailer parts/repair place will get you back on the road. They usually stock standard bearing/seals sizes and they know what their talking about. It's kinda a hassle getting parts at an auto parts store (even Napa). They have a hard time finding the right part.

 

[INJUN]

Re: Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

Take a couple of photos of the situation with you when you go get the parts, to backup your questions. It made mine easier.
Also, take as many of the parts with you as you can, including the hub, even if they are broken.
They may still be able to match them.

 

[Wvawitrado]

Re: Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

Mine is just the bearings but there was some metal like clip around the axle that was partially imbedded what is that?

 

[ED21]

Re: Spit The Bearing And I Dont Know What Size!!!!

Boat Trailers and Tow Vehicles by Steve Henkel has some good diagrams showing all the parts and how to assemble and maintain. Usually available at marine stores and may be at Iboats.