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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies
Numpty
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How would you prevent oil leaks from the hubs? Would you use a Welsh plug inside the LR stub axle or use grease for the bearings?
Another method for the axle, and something I had considered was to have a solid axle machined to be a press fit inside the LR stub axles. Then use an interrupted weld between the back of the flange and the solid axle.
The flange is then used to support the brake backing plates. Have not seen it done but feel it would be an effective method.
Diana
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I would simply use grease and, as you suggest, a welsh plug or similar - probably actually a turned plug welded into the axle to limit how far the grease can go.
I have considered the solid axle approach, but as you say, tube will be lighter, and my intention is a trailer that does not need to be braked (and still have a satisfactory load) - simpler construction and cheaper registration, but more importantly does not require an annual inspection, which is a real pain when you live out of town - you take a trailer into town, and you have very restricted parking options.
John