The trailer axle has been flipped back but there were a few glitches, namely TWO:
- Starting out with junk equipment that has been on the trailer for 50 years.
- Ending with the same junk equipment and hoping for a miracle.
Sooo, I went on a mission to replace the two 13" 5-hole rims, a size/lug combination that is impossible to find anymore. The closest fit is a Ford rim but most only have the 4-hole pattern. To buy *new* means you have to visit more than one tractor store because only ONE rim in that size is stocked at a time. While I was out hunting down rims, the trailer had to remain on jacks until I could get the tires switched out. The expense was unexpected but I am thankful to Ed @ Alfred Auto Center for making good on the new acorn nuts and for changing over the tires so quickly.
Gearhead has new shoes and a new lease on life.
The old rims are where they belong...history.
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