Trailer repair

dirtdevilnc

Cadet
Joined
May 27, 2011
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Yesterday i made a pretty stupid mistake pulling into a driveway. I cut the turn too tight and ended up dropping the right hand side of my trailer into a ditch. ARGHHH:facepalm:
Busted my rim and the leaf spring mount. Fortunately after putting the flat on i was able to move it but the tire is pushed back into the fender so I had to remove it. I am hunting for the appropriate repair parts for my trailer but I haven't been able to pinpoint the exact parts I need. I would not consider it road worthy at this time so i will need to order the parts and it fix it onsite. It does not appear that these parts are welded on.

Here are some pics of the broken part -
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As you can see the tire is pushed back into the rear fender mount -
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It looks like i need this part but it looks fairly different from what is currently on the boat -

http://www.easternmarine.com/Single-Axle-Double-Eye-Leaf-Spring-Hanger-44440/

Does anyone have any suggestions in regards to ordering replacement parts ? Not sure if i should expect the pieces to look exactly like the ones that came from the factory or not or if these parts are simply a universal replacement part for these types of trailers ??
Thanks
 

Bob's Garage

Chief Petty Officer
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Apr 10, 2008
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Re: Trailer repair

If you use that part you should order 2 so the trailer will be level from side to side. You should also look at the axle and see if it shifted to the opposite side. It's either that or the spindle is bent. You will also need some "U" bots to clamp them on.

You don't mention the brand of trailer, but if it is still made you might be able to get the replacement part from them.
 
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