Antonio

I have an open Trailex that I bought used. The axles are positioned for an early 911. I tow a 944. I wonder how difficult would it be to reposition the axles. Does anyone have an experience with this?
TIA

Racerrob

It can be done. I have been told that it is about 1k. Call Karl at Trailex, he can tell you.

Bull

Will, at Precision Motorsports in Califon, NJ, is a Trailex Dealer and should be able to help you get this done. 908-832-6572.

MJR911

The shop that I use, Performance Automotive, has done it in the past. Those trailers are big erector sets, can definitely be done.

Peter Carroll/Toronto

Did it myself in about an hour. You just loosen the bolts attaching it to the frame rails and it slides in a track. Mine had bolts in the underside of the frame rails to keep the carriage from sliding out of position. Move them to your desired location and that makes it easy to no go too far.

I attached the tie down straps from the back (or front) then one of the axles. Then I hopped up and down on the straps to pull the carriage back.

If the trailer is used the biggest problem you will have is it being all corroded up and not wanting to slide in the track. Be patient and try to break the grip of the corrosion.

Another great feature of the trailer is the ability to move the tire rack. I mounted mine lower in front of the car and my gas mileage improved substantially...

See: http://www.driversmeeting.com/pcarroll/albums/51/1831

Dan in Florida

Peter,

Innovative rack setup. PM sent. Dan

Antonio

I did the job over the weekend. It was far more involved than what Peter described. I'm guessing that mine is an earlier model. It took me about 8 hours, including a trip to the hardware store. Not particularly difficult, just time consuming. All holes aligned perfectly and that is a testiment to the excellent engineering. I wish the hardware that they used was of a bit higher quality. Had I been smarter I would have ordered new spring bushing from Trailex to go with the new hardware.

Peter Carroll/Toronto

My trailer was still pretty new when I did it so it went smoothly. An older trailer would be corroded and would require a lot more effort to get the axle trucks to slide... Also I got some new shorter uprights plus extra T-bolts from Trailex.

Van

I have an older trailex - and 2 winters ago I did that. I put the trailer up on jack stands and replaced all of the suspension bushings - while I was doing it, I moved the axles forward about 12 inches. It was a little time consuming, but not difficult at all (I actually found the brackets that held the fenders on had the most corrosion).

Edward

Hey Peter,

Is that utility box a Trailex accessory? I couldn't find it on their website. Did you get it with the trailer or add it on? Thanks!

EDIT: Ugh ...nevermind...just found it
Edward