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Good news, I guess. I finally resolved my brake issues on the trailer after almost a year. When I originally got the trailer and completely replaced the brakes, I had some 2 strand, 10 gauge wire which was perfect. But I only had enough to run from the junction box to the left wheel so I reused...

New wheels and tires mounted this morning. Very happy with them. The tires have 'curb guard' in the sidewalls so they stick out further than the rims.

HUSH!!! :\:

Well I pulled the trigger just now. I bought the wheels, metal bolt in valve stems, black lug nuts and I found a very highly rated trailer tire in 205/75-15 with a 10 ply rating. All for about $700. It would cost me $600 just for tires locally. And the standard steel trailer rims are only rated...

They are rated for 2150 lbs each. And I don't need 10 ply tires for weight, I want them because they last longer and are more resistant to nails. Amazon trailer wheels

When putting my wheels back on the trailer I was looking at the rust forming. Then I found a nail in one right at the edge of the sidewall. And the rear two tires are over half worn out already. So I started looking at wheels and thinking of upsizing to 225/75-15 tires so I could get them in 10...

Just wrapping this up. I got the u bolts yesterday so today after work I tackled it and got everything wrapped up in less than 2 hours. Looking forward to seeing how it handles with the new suspension setup. No pictures because it looks exactly like the last picture.

Got my buddy to weld the cross straps on the trailer yesterday. This morning I touched up the welds with paint and loaded it up for work again. I even sprayed the fenders since they were not looking new any more.

Thanks Cory. By the way, those boards are pretty straight and clean for Home Depot. From what people say about HD lumber, you'd think they would be warped like crazy. The 2 darker boards were drier than the rest, I think they were returned.

This morning I started at 6am getting the axle u bolts installed and getting the trailer mobile again. I will replace the u bolts and do the springs on the other side next week when the new u bolts come in. So at 7:30 I started on replacing the deck. I cut off the cross straps and unscrewed all...

Finished work early today and was in the mood to start on the trailer. I figured I could swap out springs on one side before dark. All was going well until the u bolts stripped out on me. The old hardware was trashed and plastic bushings have no business on a work trailer. I spent way too much...

Also my new leaf springs came today. And yes, they actually use PLASTIC bushings! This is why I bought the greasable bolts with bronze bushings.

Yes, chains are more durable. But straps are lighter and easier to handle on a daily basis. Straps are completely safe as long as you inspect them regularly and replace when they begin to fray. I do that daily. That's why I got the plastic corner guards to place on the top edge of the bucket...

The spring shackle hardware came in today. Lots more scheduled for tomorrow. These are some fancy bolts!

As most of you know, I have a habit of buying old, worn out stuff because I think it's a deal and then spend 2-3x as much money on fixing it up into what I should have bought in the first place. My current equipment trailer is no different. I bought it last summer to haul my loader and...