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dont slow down · 09-07-2009, 07:20 AM

I thought I would post these here since trailers could be considered a scale accessory. Please move the thread if it is in the wrong place. Sorry.

I am building a boat trailer and thought I would share my axles here. They were cheap, extremely easy, and look scale as well. Feel free to copy them if you want. If anyone is interested in making these axles I used Dubro part# 614 1-1/4"x5/32" Dia. E/Z Adjust Axle and the tube is K&S stock# 136 Rd Brass Tube 13/32x.014, and the flat stock I used was also K&S 1/4 inch wide. The collets were also Dubro 5/32", I already threw away the package on those though, so I don't have the part number.

Ok here is how I did them. I found these EZ axles in the plane section of my LHS. Be sure to cut your tube to the length you want before you start mounting the axles in the tube. Here is the order I assembled them.

The EZ axles use a set screw to hold the shaft in. The set screw when fully tightened does not sit flush so I used this to my advantage. I marked out where I wanted them in the tube and drilled a 1/8" hole in the end of the tube. After drilling the hole the axle slides in and you run the set screw through the tube and into the axle housing. When it's completed it looks very clean.

I used a 5/32" collet on the other end to keep the wheel on. It was easier than cutting threads on the shaft and I think it also looks cleaner than having a nut there. If you plan on using TC wheels like I did, take a plastic hex and keep it in the wheel, this will keep it from wobbling side to side, or you can find a bearing that fits and use that.

When you mount them, however you choose to, make sure to mount them with your set screws facing down that way it will be easy to take the tires on and off if you choose. Not including the wheels, I spent about $8.00 per axle, not very expensive at all. I hope you guys can find these useful. I couldn't find any specific way to make trailer axles so I thought I would put mine out there to help somone else.

RobCam · 09-07-2009, 08:55 AM

those are some nice axles. now i need a trailer too. lol. need something to tow the quad and later on a boat

fernando · 09-07-2009, 01:04 PM

Can't wait to see the finish product.

dont slow down · 11-28-2009, 02:43 PM

Finished my boat trailer that I made these axles for.

passinby · 12-05-2009, 07:26 PM

did you use bearings in the back of the wheels if so what size or part number gettin ready to order the parts to build me some of these axles

CUSTOMHILUX · 12-05-2009, 07:43 PM

Now you need a pic with boat and truck:-P

dont slow down · 12-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passinby

did you use bearings in the back of the wheels if so what size or part number gettin ready to order the parts to build me some of these axles

The bearings I used didn't actually fit the axle, I used them more for spacers. Those axle shafts fit the hole in a TC3 wheel and that's what my wheels actually ride on. If you want to find a bearing that fits you would be on your own. I find that just the wheel on the axle works fine as is but if you want bearings for longer life it would'nt be a bad idea.

dont slow down · 12-09-2009, 02:45 PM

CUSTOMHILUX · 12-09-2009, 04:39 PM

Aussie Nerd · 12-09-2009, 06:02 PM

They look great

Just one thing how did you tighten the collet with the wheel on? It looks as though the set screw is covered, or is that just from camera angles?

Kieren

dont slow down · 12-10-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Nerd

They look great

Just one thing how did you tighten the collet with the wheel on? It looks as though the set screw is covered, or is that just from camera angles?

Kieren

You are right, the set screw on the collet is not accessable. What I did was tighten the set screw onto the axle shaft, slide it through the wheel, and then slid the axle into the tube and tightened it down with the setscrew on the axle tube. A little tricky to explain but you can figure it out by looking at the parts.

kuatto · 02-22-2011, 10:26 PM

So basically you installed in reverse,sliding the wheel onto the axle far enough to allow the collet to stick out to be tightened and then worked backwards towards the back of the wheel and axle.

stelerzman · 07-14-2011, 05:30 PM

Sweet axles.

xwaxeboardersx · 11-18-2013, 10:34 PM

This is exactly what I was looking for. Now I just have to add some leaf springs in there somehow and I've got myself a perfect scaler trailer!

G.S.R.C.C

09-07-2009, 07:20 AM	#1
dont slow down Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City Posts: 883	Trailer axles I thought I would post these here since trailers could be considered a scale accessory. Please move the thread if it is in the wrong place. Sorry. I am building a boat trailer and thought I would share my axles here. They were cheap, extremely easy, and look scale as well. Feel free to copy them if you want. If anyone is interested in making these axles I used Dubro part# 614 1-1/4"x5/32" Dia. E/Z Adjust Axle and the tube is K&S stock# 136 Rd Brass Tube 13/32x.014, and the flat stock I used was also K&S 1/4 inch wide. The collets were also Dubro 5/32", I already threw away the package on those though, so I don't have the part number. Ok here is how I did them. I found these EZ axles in the plane section of my LHS. Be sure to cut your tube to the length you want before you start mounting the axles in the tube. Here is the order I assembled them. The EZ axles use a set screw to hold the shaft in. The set screw when fully tightened does not sit flush so I used this to my advantage. I marked out where I wanted them in the tube and drilled a 1/8" hole in the end of the tube. After drilling the hole the axle slides in and you run the set screw through the tube and into the axle housing. When it's completed it looks very clean. I used a 5/32" collet on the other end to keep the wheel on. It was easier than cutting threads on the shaft and I think it also looks cleaner than having a nut there. If you plan on using TC wheels like I did, take a plastic hex and keep it in the wheel, this will keep it from wobbling side to side, or you can find a bearing that fits and use that. When you mount them, however you choose to, make sure to mount them with your set screws facing down that way it will be easy to take the tires on and off if you choose. Not including the wheels, I spent about $8.00 per axle, not very expensive at all. I hope you guys can find these useful. I couldn't find any specific way to make trailer axles so I thought I would put mine out there to help somone else. Last edited by dont slow down; 09-07-2009 at 07:23 AM.

09-07-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
fernando RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell... Posts: 1,708	Trailer Axles Can't wait to see the finish product.

09-07-2009, 08:55 AM	#2
RobCam Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fairfield Posts: 410	those are some nice axles. now i need a trailer too. lol. need something to tow the quad and later on a boat

11-28-2009, 02:43 PM	#4
dont slow down Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City Posts: 883	Finished my boat trailer that I made these axles for.

12-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
passinby Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stephens city Posts: 267	did you use bearings in the back of the wheels if so what size or part number gettin ready to order the parts to build me some of these axles

12-05-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
CUSTOMHILUX Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 455	Now you need a pic with boat and truck:-P

12-09-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
dont slow down Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: E. City Posts: 883

12-09-2009, 04:39 PM	#9
CUSTOMHILUX Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 455

12-09-2009, 06:02 PM	#10
Aussie Nerd RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 1,512	They look great Just one thing how did you tighten the collet with the wheel on? It looks as though the set screw is covered, or is that just from camera angles? Kieren

02-22-2011, 10:26 PM	#12
kuatto Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nova Scotia,Canada Posts: 561	So basically you installed in reverse,sliding the wheel onto the axle far enough to allow the collet to stick out to be tightened and then worked backwards towards the back of the wheel and axle.

07-14-2011, 05:30 PM	#13
stelerzman I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: n. palm beach Posts: 4,123	Sweet axles.

11-18-2013, 10:34 PM	#14
xwaxeboardersx Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orangevale Posts: 52	This is exactly what I was looking for. Now I just have to add some leaf springs in there somehow and I've got myself a perfect scaler trailer! G.S.R.C.C

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