New Axle Springs

[215fan]

The last time I had the boat out I noticed the springs and u-bolts were in bad shape. At first I was surprised at how bad they were but after thinking about it, it's been 8 years of saltwater use so I guess it's time. I picked up new springs and hardware from Champion Trailers in Tampa for less than $150. I swapped out the starboard side today and will do the other side tomorrow. The first set was a learning process and it was a lot quicker to do the other axle. After the rust flaked off of the old u-bolts I realized that they were worse than they looked. The thinnest point on one bolt was .242"... Pretty scary. I'll be back in business next weekend chasing some fish.

 

[mr300s]

nice, no pics of the new ones? I have been thinking of doing mine , but because my boat stays in the water most of the time I have been putting it off, But I have thought of a trip to the keys so I would have to do it before that trip although they are no were near as bad as yours were ...

 

[glehav]

i looked at mine yesterday they are getting bad but not like yours.salt water is ruff.. good post 215fan

 

[215fan]

I sprayed the new ones with corrosion x and then greased the dog poop out of them. Hopefully that help prolong the life of the new springs. I plan on inspecting them regularly from here on out.

 

[mr300s]

Came out great thanks for the pic