I ask because I am not sure... lug nuts usually wheel and studs. Or bearings could take out the hub and spindle. But it sounds like you have a right proper mess. Hub, bearings etc, in your spot, I might go etrailer. Better info for ordering, but you would need spindles sizes etc. If you do need a simple axle and then probably a wheel. How about any trailer place that does service. (Not camper) or maybe northern tool? Should be able to have an axle in a day or two. Dont forget new shackles. Is the boat in a secure location. Get a flatbed to move into a fenced storage. Buys you time. Just trying to help you get your head around it. Mike
On May 28, 2021, at 9:51 AM, David Grah via montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
We found I did not check the tightness of the lug nuts on our trailer yesterday and managed to destroy a wheel, the studs on the hub, probably the bearings, and maybe the axle on the drivers side before we stopped to figure out what "that noise" was. The trailer is unusable because of the damage so the boat on the trailer sits in Lida, Nevada until I can make a repair or, more likely, get the trailer on a trailer, bring it home, and do the work here. I think the Trail-Rite trailer is original to the 1986 Montgomery 15. I am almost certain the inside bearings were destroyed in the carnage and the axle was damaged where the inside seal rides. I admit to having almost no experience working on trailers but think it may make sense for me to plan on replacing the whole axle and hubs assembly, assuming I can get an appropriate quality axle / hub set. Although the first project is to get the boat home, any insights and advice on how to evaluate the damage to the trailer and go about getting parts for it would be greatly appreciated!
David GrahMontgomery 15Bishop California