I've been searching online for a while and surprisingly I haven't got a clear answer to a few of my questions.
One Google search says the rubber only lasts about 15 to 20 years reguardless of miles and usage. I never read anything else that gave them a time frame like that. Is this true?
How does one go about testing to see if the axle is bad?
Also if you'd need to replace the axles it seems like everything would need custom made with several different measurements and info that would be given to the manufacturer. Not like you can pic one up and go put it on. The real kicker is my axles are welded on to the frame. I can imagine welding new ones on and getting the axles perfectly straight.
My trailer is a 2003 Moritz gooseneck with 7k Dexter axles. It has been pampered and honestly not used much and sits in side. I never heard about the 15 to 20 year life expectancy before until I stumbled upon it the other day so now I'm concerned. By rights they would need replaced. What do you all think? Any experience?
One Google search says the rubber only lasts about 15 to 20 years reguardless of miles and usage. I never read anything else that gave them a time frame like that. Is this true?
How does one go about testing to see if the axle is bad?
Also if you'd need to replace the axles it seems like everything would need custom made with several different measurements and info that would be given to the manufacturer. Not like you can pic one up and go put it on. The real kicker is my axles are welded on to the frame. I can imagine welding new ones on and getting the axles perfectly straight.
My trailer is a 2003 Moritz gooseneck with 7k Dexter axles. It has been pampered and honestly not used much and sits in side. I never heard about the 15 to 20 year life expectancy before until I stumbled upon it the other day so now I'm concerned. By rights they would need replaced. What do you all think? Any experience?