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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: shakey55 on September 09, 2013, 06:55:38 AM

Title: Jockey wheel bracket
Post by: shakey55 on September 09, 2013, 06:55:38 AM

I am thinking of getting rid of swing away jockey wheel.

Is it okay to drill through the trailer frame to attach bracket - or does this weaken the trailer.


'shakey'

Title: Re: Jockey wheel bracket
Post by: nick_4x4 on September 09, 2013, 07:56:49 AM

It would weaken it a bit, best way is to weld the bracket onto the drawbar.

Title: Jockey wheel bracket
Post by: Brumbypt on September 09, 2013, 09:28:19 AM

I always weld mine on. easier than drilling.. thats if you have a welder..

also if welding weld inbetween the trailer frame and the closest point to the frame on the clamp.. if I have explained it well enough.. this stops the bracket from wobbling and therefore the jockey wheel from wobbling. it just holds it more secure, especially if you are using a cheappy clamp as they are weak.


Carry on...

Title: Jockey wheel bracket
Post by: shakey55 on September 09, 2013, 04:25:43 PM

Thanks heaps.


'shakey'