Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Trailer broke a hub and tore up axle west of Knoxville on I40 exit 388. Anyone know a axle place open on Saturday in area? Thanks

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Try a Tractor Supply, Northern Tools, or Agri Supply most have trailer stuff

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Mitch, I am 20 miles south of Knoxville as I write this post. Axle Surgeon of Tennessee will come to you and make the necessary repairs....If you are in the DIY mode, Northern Tools is my first suggestion.

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Is a Red Neck Trailer Supply close?

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Axle Surgeons is a Franchise, and have done us right in the past.

Tom Rix turned us on to them about a decade ago.

Axle Surgeons of Knoxville
Dave Haar (423)443-2442 or (865)938-9787

tollfree:
(877)FIX-AXLE
(877)349-2953

They have fixed our trailer axles a couple of times (different axles). Never had any issues with their work and whole heartedly recommend them.

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Update on Mitch. He made it 250 miles to our place on three wheels. He lightened the trailer by dumping all water from tanks, putting stuff from trailer into truck and driving 55 mph, and putting tires at max pressure. While he was on his way here I started gathering parts to repair trailer off of my pile of used 7000# axles. Long story short- fit bearings to axle, set preload best we could with the treads we had, welded nut to axle, and fill cap with grease. We had to rob 8 nuts off of my stacker trailer to mount wheel, my hub is 9/16 studs not 1/2 that was on his trailer.

He drove 700 miles yesterday to other side of OK city.

Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville
 

Ya'll must have done a good job Larry, I just heard from him and he's in New Mexico

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Update: He made it to AZ line yesterday. Spending night in RV park.

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Ahh, racers... the best people on earth. One of the last remaining families where true sportsmanship and helping your neighbor can still be found. You're a good man, Larry.