Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville

mitch kight · 10-25-2019, 09:46 PM

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

Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 10-25-2019, 10:14 PM

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

MR DERBY CITY · 10-25-2019, 11:15 PM

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.

Larry Hill · 10-26-2019, 08:31 AM

Is a Red Neck Trailer Supply close?

Bill Grubbs · 10-26-2019, 10:48 AM

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.

Larry Hill · 10-28-2019, 11:00 AM

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.

Ronnie Hamlin · 10-28-2019, 02:21 PM

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

Larry Hill · 10-29-2019, 06:19 AM

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

nhramnl · 10-29-2019, 06:33 AM

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.

10-25-2019, 09:46 PM	#1
mitch kight Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina, Ohio Posts: 90 Likes: 13 Liked 41 Times in 12 Posts	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

10-25-2019, 10:14 PM	#2
Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 280 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville Try a Tractor Supply, Northern Tools, or Agri Supply most have trailer stuff

10-25-2019, 11:15 PM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,321 Likes: 856 Liked 6,594 Times in 1,284 Posts	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.

10-26-2019, 08:31 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville Is a Red Neck Trailer Supply close? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-26-2019, 10:48 AM	#5
Bill Grubbs Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 403 Likes: 1 Liked 454 Times in 60 Posts	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.

10-28-2019, 11:00 AM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	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. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-28-2019, 02:21 PM	#7
Ronnie Hamlin Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chalybeate Springs, N.C. Posts: 129 Likes: 17 Liked 24 Times in 6 Posts	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

10-29-2019, 06:19 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,277 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,452 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville Update: He made it to AZ line yesterday. Spending night in RV park. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-29-2019, 06:33 AM	#9
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 504 Likes: 7 Liked 352 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Broken Axle on Trailer outside on Knoxville 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.