Axle length

[Steve Pysher]

Does anyone know the axle length for a Hunter 26 trailer? I need to replace an axle that broke in half. I have measured it but am having a difficult time as it is broken. I could jack the trailer up and remove rear tires to measure the rear axle but it would be much easier if someone knew the length of the axle. Thanks!

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Are you able to see any identification on either axle? Does it show on the title work it is Hunter? Let me know. Where do you sail?

 

[Joe]

Steve, is it possible to identify the trailer.... you know... either from a badge on the frame or by taking a look at the registration? If you are successful with that, your next step would be to contact the facility you intend to purchase the new axle from, ask if they have a data base of trailers.

Quite frankly, I don't think you'd even have to do that if you can use some deductive reasoning. Instead of trying to measure the broken axle itself, why don't you measure the distance from the axle's frame attachment point, double that, and add it to the distance BETWEEN the frame attachment points. A= attachment point on frame to axle end, B = Distance between left and right frame attachment points..... 2A + B = C (where C is total axle length)
easy peasy.

 

[Project_Mayhem]

If it's a dual axle trailer, I'd recommend measuring the other axle, or grabbing the ID/model numbers off of one of them. Trailer parts are fairly universal so identification shouldn't be difficult. eTrailer has some excellent support

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@Project_Mayhem

it is a tandem trailer with surge brakes on one axle. Needs to know if hunter built it

 

[Rick Webb]

Plan on replacing both axles

If it is the axle I think it is you are not likely to find a direct replacement drop axle to match
And, if one axle rusted out the other is not far behind

There is also no guarantee these are the original axles so pictures would be very helpful

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

The axle is one with brakes same as the hunter 260 trailer built by Magic Tilt. I suggested calling but may be closed.
@caverun
Can you look at your trailer to see if there are any identifying marks?

dave

 

[caverun]

Hey Dave-
My 260 trailer was built by Hunter- it is titled as a 1997 model (boat is a '98), so may actually be a H26 trailer but probably the same trailer. I checked my axles, they are Dexter, only mark is the number 2-132 on the cast iron drop piece welded to the axle tube. I don't think that is the axle part number. I was able to get the following measurements from the rear (non-braked) axle:
- leaf spring spacing (center-to center) 74"
- brake bracket spacing 84"
- hub face spacing 90"
- vertical drop approx 4"
Let us know how this works out-

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

@caverun
Thank you so much sir. Axle has been ordered