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gofastsandman 08-16-2012 06:29 PM

I saw a galvanized trailer from the `70s. Old timer too. Kerosene and roofing tar.

RidgeRunner 08-17-2012 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbh57 (Post 206566)
An old timer told me he used a mixture of used motor oil and roofing tar to coat everything.
he swore by it.

My trailers a Rolls, They use aluminum axle's and their own type of torsion spring.

Your Rolls is a custom piece start to finish, all made in-house, had a friend that worked for them. They are very nice.. not sure if I would go that route for a replacement. Go Dexter torsion and say goodbye to the rusty springs. I have a 5 yr old springer that I saturated with Corrosion X. It doesn't look too bad for the wear. It always gets a fresh water dip after salt excursions too. That trailer is on spring set #3 since new in 1989. Torsion axles, never replaced one, never had an issue. Brakes--I liked the ease of install, serviceability and function of the Kodiak SS disk brakes. Ran them for 4 years before selling the rig, install is a breeze and they shed salt very well. Whereas, drum brakes were failing me at the 2 year mark.

gofastsandman 08-17-2012 07:18 PM

I always rinsed my trailer well. Dexter was helpful when I called. Price is about the same as tie down. Will do my worksheet tomorrow and get crackin`.


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