As per title and re picture below, I want to replace the axle and wheels on my old but sturdy trailer.
The current axel is a cut and shut Austin A35? but unfortunatly no provision ws made to support the inner side of the halfshafts, leading to rapid wear of the wheel berarings. The wheels/tyres are shot too

So looking for a replacement if anyone's got someting suitably locost or any pointers to a suitable doner vehicle.

The width is 50" to the edge of the mudguards, 37" across the leaf springs.
I appreciate I may have to cut and sleeve to the req'd width.

TIA
Col


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[Edited on 10/5/10 by ReMan]

mk 3 escort van rear axle?

Only out the scrappy solutions I can think of is the rear beam axle from a Fiesta Mk1 or 1980's Rover 213/216/Honda Ballade

Otherwise convert to indespension units but that will cost about £120

see ebay item 150441653204

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Originally posted by theconrodkid
mk 3 escort van rear axle?

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Can you not repair what you already have?

If you had a tube which is a good fit over the half shafts. Weld on to one side so that when assembled the other side will slide inside. Voila the halfshafts are supporting themselves again.

Davie

PS remember to fit new bearings before you weld the sleeve on

[Edited on 10/5/10 by daviep]

Series 1 Fiat Panda axle would slip right in there

Assuming your not pushed for time, keep your eyes open for a suitable second hand trailer axle?

Forintance (first hit of ebay, not looked closely)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trailer-axle-never-used-Two-Wheel-/120565778820?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c1247c984 />

Daniel