Bantam T3C need axle help!

Abntroop

Observer
So I got my hands on a Bantam T3C from a fellow expo member http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/129506-Bantam-T3-C-trailer
and I would like to swap out the axle to accommodate matching wheels and tires for my rig. I've never owned a trailer before much less messed with an axle swap. I've been googling every which way for a few days and have been unable to answer my questions so I figured I would ask for help.
My measurements on the existing axle are 36" center spring to spring, and 49.5" hub to hub. And the pattern looks like 5x5.5. That sound about right to you all?

I'd like a new axle to fit my wheels which are 16x7.5's 38mm(1.5") offset, 6" back spacing, 6x5.5 pattern with 315/75R16 BFG AT/KO's.
My question is what/ how/ where should I order from. I don't need brakes, just want to keep it a simple straight axle with idler hubs. And is it possible to order one With the bearings/hubs already Installed?

It also looks like I have the original 10 leafs, and would like to put new leaf springs on as well. What kind and where can I find some?
Thank you for any help you can offer
 

OverlandKyle

Adventurer
I asked the same question you did just a few posts down.. But I will input what I can.... I replaced my springs with new springs from the front of a CJ2A as they're the 10 leaf ones and I got them from Walcks Jeep as they're made in the USA and very impressive, I replaced everything on the suspension...the shackles, the pivot bolt, the u bolts and as I also added shocks, I got the spring plate with the shock mounts....all Walcks....... The upper shock mounts, I got from Mullin Brothers Jeep....they make a world of difference

My build thread... With everything except for the axle as I'm working on that at the moment, just as you are...

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/134503-What-did-I-get-myself-into

Your measurements are correct.... I'm planning on getting them 52" hub face to hub face and 36" spring center as Parcours has done the same thing for his and I like how they came out with his trailer

Hope that helps
 

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