Boat Trailer Wheel

Double axle trailer--only the front wheel on the port side locks up. Checked brake fluid level already. We have a gravel driveway and it locks so hard it's digging ruts. Any advice on what to do?
We think it's something wrong with the surge brakes, because it will roll for about 6-10 feet before it locks up.

Your brakes are grabbing.
Forward, you will have to them repaired
Reverse, block your surge brakes with something to keep the tongue from riding back. I have used anything between a bolt and a piece of 4 by 4. Yeah, no kidding.

2008-09-07 15:23:35 by Lindsay

Rusty Stainless tackles the boat trailer wheel bearings. This version is slightly different to the Aussie version because of a different axle and ...

It hasn't seized on because it was removed only a few months ago, and hasn't been used since...kept in garage.
The nut goes on the spindle, and what looks like a washer on after that. The washer looks to be welded to the nut at two opposite ends. It seems this is locking it somehow.
I can email a photo to anyone who might be able to help.
Thanks

Could it be a lock tab of some kind?Is it wheel nuts your describing?It sounds like your trying to remove the nut in the centre?Which will be the wheel bearing nut.Wheel nuts usually go onto wheel studs ,which are threaded.The nuts have one end cone shaped which locates and holds the wheel on.

2008-02-22 08:04:08 by Windinherhair

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i have a small old john boat the trailer wheel bearings have a seal on the back side of the axle (tire) but on the front side when you take of the nut there is bearings with no seal only a washer in front of the bearings.is there suppose to be a seal there also?

no, you need a dust cap at least, or preferably, bearing buddies. either way, they're an interference fit -- you just whack 'em on with a rubber mallet. The bearing buddies have a springloaded pressure plate and a grease zert so you can make sure they stay greased. pump in just enough grease until you see the pressure plate start to move. Too much will blow out the rear seal. The grease under pressure prevents water entering the hub. Then before each outing, you push against the plate with your finger -- if it doesn't move, just pump in a little grease.

2008-08-11 15:39:09 by derrik

i lost the bearings on the expressway. the place i took it to said they cant find the right size seal which sounds strange to me. the bearings are packed and its ready to go except for the seals. its 140 miles away and i need to get it home so i can find the right seals. its a heritage trailer and they said they never heard of it.

You will have to measure the size of the hubs outer bore where the seal fits in, And the size of the axle shaft, where the seal lip contacts the shaft. (If you can't get the number stamped on the metal part of the old seal). If you are not in a secluded place away from civilization, you should be able to go to any industrial, automotive, agricultural supply store, and give them the measurements taken from the hub and axle, or the number from the old seal and I am sure that you would have no trouble finding what you need.

2007-07-17 14:50:28 by Zebbman