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86SILVERADO · 12-24-2002, 10:58 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate it. I haven't had a chance to test out any of your ideas because I lost the glow plug relay to my tractor and haven't been able to get it on the trailer to take it for a ride (typical scenario for me). I got one from the local dealership for ten bucks, it was the wrong one. They acknowledged that they made a mistake and the right one is of course 50 bucks (also typical). As soon as I get the thing up and running I will let you know my findings. DJS thanks for the suggestions: The trailer is basically brand new and there isn't any wear to speak of on the tires yet. It is a dual axle trailer and heavy duty tires on it (D or E). Funny though because I was under it once and the axle tubes looked bent to me (arched upwards sort of) but my father has the same trailer (also brand new) and his looked the same way so I figured it was normal. The trailer is a Big Tex rated at 7000 lbs. I did have some jerk at a gravel pit dump a full four yard bucket full of processed gravel on it (roughly 6 tons) once. I just drove back home maybe two miles and offloaded it but now that you mention it I may have a closer look at the thing. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to y'all.

Norris

12-24-2002, 10:58 PM	#8
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Thanks for all the replies. I really appreciate it. I haven't had a chance to test out any of your ideas because I lost the glow plug relay to my tractor and haven't been able to get it on the trailer to take it for a ride (typical scenario for me). I got one from the local dealership for ten bucks, it was the wrong one. They acknowledged that they made a mistake and the right one is of course 50 bucks (also typical). As soon as I get the thing up and running I will let you know my findings. DJS thanks for the suggestions: The trailer is basically brand new and there isn't any wear to speak of on the tires yet. It is a dual axle trailer and heavy duty tires on it (D or E). Funny though because I was under it once and the axle tubes looked bent to me (arched upwards sort of) but my father has the same trailer (also brand new) and his looked the same way so I figured it was normal. The trailer is a Big Tex rated at 7000 lbs. I did have some jerk at a gravel pit dump a full four yard bucket full of processed gravel on it (roughly 6 tons) once. I just drove back home maybe two miles and offloaded it but now that you mention it I may have a closer look at the thing. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to y'all. Norris __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!