Was looking for a trailer to move gear and kayaks. Found something better!

[jeep-N-montero]

Let me know if you do find replacement bushings, we own a 63 Raven and a 64 Eagle both with the original canvas.

 

[Mark Harley]

Just a thought but summit racing carries many different bushings, even Poly which could be turned down on a lathe.

These guys are in Hamden CT.

http://www.superiorspring.net/

 

[mrlisk]

Thanks Mark - they're on my list of places to contact soon after talking to some guys at work yesterday. Will keep you posted jeep-N-montero

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Just got off the phone with the guys at Apache replacement parts and they have no part listing for the bushing, he mentioned just measuring it and call one of the polyurethane bushing manufacturers if an online search is inconclusive. Seems that Apache used 2 or 3 different bushings over the years and some even had torsion axles, so it is difficult to keep track of all of the different replacements.

 

[mrlisk]

Thanks for that info. Dropping off my leafspring/good bushings to my dad tomorrow who has a repair shop. He's going to see if he can get his parts guys to find a match. If not it's off to superior spring that Mark mentioned.

 

[mrlisk]

Well, we found a close match to the bushings - i've got a family friend who is going to do a little bit of lathe work on them to make them fit. Just ordered part number "HB 533" from sdtruckspring.com. Will post back when i get them in the mail and have them trimmed down to fit!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Thanks for the update.

 

[grnhornetcustoms]

Maybe this will help. They have a YouTube video about bushings and specialty items that go with. http://http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com

 

[mrlisk]

With some help I was able to get the bushings on a lathe and the suspension back together. Also put on some atwood stabilizers and an aluminum cargo rack.

Set it all up this weekend. A few more odds and ends to sort out but I'm pretty much set for the season.

 

[k9lestat]

very sweet

 

[Mark Harley]

Nice work! Looks good.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Great find... sweet little trailer.

 

[mrlisk]

An awfully familiar photo in this ad. Though this isn't my trailer for sale. Must be an expo'er! http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/rvs/4481197389.html

Edit: figured out who's it is

 

[jeeper92]

Very Nice

Im lookign for something like this. How hard would and axle swap be? Need to carry one spare

 

[highlandercj-7]

Yes, it was me. I needed to get my add up asap and did not have a pic of my Chief deployed. I got it out of winter storage yesterday and got the much needed pics. Note credit was given as it was not my Cheif in the forum pics. Thank you again mrlisk.