jimlp1
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Hello All:
My name is James (jimlp1) just joined here in hopes of finding some people who may have experienced or have dealt with a Broken Rubber Torsion Axle on a Shadow Cruiser 5th Wheel Trailer. Mine is a 1991 Model M-21, 21 foot long with Tandem Axles. 14" tires, MGVW is 3600 Lbs.
Previous owner states he had the Brakes disconnected. While traversing a rather large mountain (6% grade) at the summit, tire began smoking according to passers by, soon after which the axle snapped and the tire, brake drum and torsion arm plummeted down the Mountain side. It sheared off about 2" away from the Trailer frame, Approximately where the Torsion Arm fastens to the axle. He then drove 30 MPH back to Alamogordo, NM and abandoned the trailer.
Briefly the Trailer is in great shape except for the broken Axle, I bought it used. Two days ago I removed the broken axle from the trailer frame. Four bolt heads at 3/4" and also the nuts. Two bolts on each side/Drivers/Passengers. I bought a 4.5" electric grinder and I cleared 25 years of rust off each Hexagonal flat surface seeking a Print #, none found..!
Owners Manual states that the Axles are/were made by AL-KO, Inc. I do have one of their Order forms with diagrams and I've filled in all the Measurements except for the Mounting Brackets because there is no options for bracket sizes or the mounting (bolt holes) shown on the Order form.
On the Internet, there are several Sources/Places in which to order new or replacement Axles..! Like Dexter, AL-KO, Axle, Inc. etc. Would like to know if anyone has had this experience and if so could they please contact me or reply to this message with any/all advice....? Thanks in Advance....
James.
My name is James (jimlp1) just joined here in hopes of finding some people who may have experienced or have dealt with a Broken Rubber Torsion Axle on a Shadow Cruiser 5th Wheel Trailer. Mine is a 1991 Model M-21, 21 foot long with Tandem Axles. 14" tires, MGVW is 3600 Lbs.
Previous owner states he had the Brakes disconnected. While traversing a rather large mountain (6% grade) at the summit, tire began smoking according to passers by, soon after which the axle snapped and the tire, brake drum and torsion arm plummeted down the Mountain side. It sheared off about 2" away from the Trailer frame, Approximately where the Torsion Arm fastens to the axle. He then drove 30 MPH back to Alamogordo, NM and abandoned the trailer.
Briefly the Trailer is in great shape except for the broken Axle, I bought it used. Two days ago I removed the broken axle from the trailer frame. Four bolt heads at 3/4" and also the nuts. Two bolts on each side/Drivers/Passengers. I bought a 4.5" electric grinder and I cleared 25 years of rust off each Hexagonal flat surface seeking a Print #, none found..!
Owners Manual states that the Axles are/were made by AL-KO, Inc. I do have one of their Order forms with diagrams and I've filled in all the Measurements except for the Mounting Brackets because there is no options for bracket sizes or the mounting (bolt holes) shown on the Order form.
On the Internet, there are several Sources/Places in which to order new or replacement Axles..! Like Dexter, AL-KO, Axle, Inc. etc. Would like to know if anyone has had this experience and if so could they please contact me or reply to this message with any/all advice....? Thanks in Advance....
James.