[schaff]

I've burned through 2 hubs and 3 sets of tires on my single axle(which is now listed in the classifieds!!). Got a used tandem for $500!

 

[scotte17]

The Dealer told me
"Used Tandems are like Unicorns......Only found in Fairytales".

 

[ILbowfisher15]

Jenk, that is an awesome job on the trailer. Looks like it rolled off the lot like that! :tu:

 

[archertoo]

The Dealer told me
"Used Tandems are like Unicorns......Only found in Fairytales".

Oh they're out there, free ones also...ok so it looks like it was free but what a huge difference it made goin tandem! I was going through tires with the stock single axle and that was some scary driving over the pass each time! You will all be very happy with this change.

 

[archertoo]

The Dealer told me
"Used Tandems are like Unicorns......Only found in Fairytales".

Found one on craigslist that might fit your boat.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/boa/4366558760.html

 

[Fullbore]

Im doing a total trailer mod and dual axles look at ******* trailer supply

 

[Jenk]

Jenk, that is an awesome job on the trailer. Looks like it rolled off the lot like that! :tu:

Thanks!

 

[Jepruitt80]

Well I put my tandom in last night. Simple install. Only took about 2hours.

 

[cocoloco]

I would recommend, just go to a boating supplier and get the bolt on kit. It is a pre fab unit, galvanized, and will bolt on wherever. The main uprgade would be stainless shackles. Those are the wear parts.

 

[scotte17]

Well I put my tandom in last night. Simple install. Only took about 2hours.

That looks great!!

 

[Hunter4life455]

http://www.championtrailers.com/89-3500-tandem-trailer-parts-kit-545/
Here is the kit I went with under my airboat. It's awesome. And you can get it all shipped to you for under 500

 

[Hunter4life455]

This is my trailer after adding the dual. I love have a tandem. Helps a ton with Peice of mind and towing

 

[SaLtY dAwG]

Got my trailer set up as a tandem Friday night... still need to add fenders and adjust my bunks to put more of the weight on the back... I think I might be a tad to tongue heave and my hitch height is to low...

 

[Jenk]

Got my trailer set up as a tandem Friday night... still need to add fenders and adjust my bunks to put more of the weight on the back... I think I might be a tad to tongue heave and my hitch height is to low...

Lookin good!

 

[SaLtY dAwG]

Thanks for your Help Jenks... I should have turned my nuts to the outside so I could keep a eye on them to make sure nothing is backing out... so far so good... found the torque specs for everything on axle manufacture site... also fixed my level equalizer problem with a strait hitch which I should have had in the first place since my trailer was never level... still think my tongue weight is too much and should have checked that before hung my equalizer hanger because I could have moved everything forward 3 in... now I need to build new bunks... this stuff never ends...lol...

Jake

 

[Jenk]

Thanks for your Help Jenks... I should have turned my nuts to the outside so I could keep a eye on them to make sure nothing is backing out... so far so good... found the torque specs for everything on axle manufacture site... also fixed my level equalizer problem with a strait hitch which I should have had in the first place since my trailer was never level... still think my tongue weight is too much and should have checked that before hung my equalizer hanger because I could have moved everything forward 3 in... now I need to build new bunks... this stuff never ends...lol...

Jake

What did u end up doing with the boat... I mean to get it off the trailer?

 

[SaLtY dAwG]

What did u end up doing with the boat... I mean to get it off the trailer?

nothing lol... I jacked the trailer and boat up and put it all under stands and taped up some welding blankets on the hull... worked just fine... if I had to re-do the whole trailer like you did I would have removed it...

Jake

 

[Jenk]

How about the fenders? What did u end up going with?

 

[SaLtY dAwG]

How about the fenders? What did u end up going with?

haven't yet... I was going to stop buy a few places and try to find a set you have... figured I will have to weld up some brackets and some side steps... I might even make some jet boat fender guide on's...

Jake

 

[tjones96761]

Here's mine. Everything went pretty well till I realized I should have pulled the tail light wiring out before I started. So got to rewire the trailer when I finished.
Factory frame was pretty flimsy and it was easier to pre-assemble the hangers on the angle before getting them under the trailer. Still have to move one bunk support and add fenders. Will do all that and change bunk boards and add bunk slicks at the same time.

Used pneumatic grease gun to fill the bearing buddies. DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE. Huge mess. I've washed it twice and it's still squirting grease.