LINCO    AXLE     BUSHINGS  
REPAIR  SERRO SCOTTY

HOW TO KNOW IF THE BUSHINGS ARE BAD:

Ken States:"A worn out bushing makes a terrible bang when you hit a bump because of the 1/4" of slop in the block and increases sway to some extent. After I did this the trailer towed better, didn't make any noise and removed all of the sway. This repair works and its real freaking cheap."           

"Basically, its a 1 1/2" x 3" ( if I remember correctly - kinda foggy ) brass nipple with the threads cut off and then cut in half - one for each side. My 59 does not have brakes so it is the smaller diameter of the two Linco axles. I don't know the diameter of the larger axle so I can't say if this would apply to that one or if a nipple can be found to fit it. The nipple springs out of round when you cut it so it does have to be squeezed in a vice to get it into the block but it fits perfectly. Total cost of the repair = around $6.00. "


"You can see the two carbon-like material that the old bushing was made out of. It wore out quick. Brass on steel wears very well and does not squeak even without lubrication. I've never lubed mine and not a peep for three years now."


The bronze bushing can also be cut in half, is porous to soak up some lube, and also works well. But, you can get a brass nipple at any hardware store. You gotta search for bronze. Remember to mark where the block is on the frame before you remove it so you can get it back in the right spot. Or, if the trailer "doglegs", then this is the time to get it right."

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Web page created by Larry Bush:  Sept.17.2007 --- Edited:  5. 12. 2009
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