How to get the axle out??

[Nvreloader]

PC
I thought about that also, I can cant these backing plates, if needed,
I only have 3" between the wheel frames.
https://ibb.co/k2ygnxL1

https://ibb.co/tPQkhbtk

I want to finish testing in the normal configuration first, to see the results,
but first, I have too get this twitchy trailer swaying under control first.
Tia

 

[RunForTheHills]

You can just order an inner tube from Amazon. But I bet your local bike store can give you a used one.

 

[PCeBiker]

In place of the rubber inner tube, I thought of using this..........

That makes sense to me.

Getting the springs a the proper angles with a bit of preload on each one, should help to stabilize the trailer.



There's also gas dampers available that are actually dampers. (They're not bouncy)

These ones are for RC cars, so they might not be big/strong enough? (but they're less than $10 a pair)

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNqgmlV

These ones are for cupboards and tailgates and support 90 pounds.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mso3qyx

I'm sure that there's something available that would have the right pressure, length, and travel that would work for you?

 

[Nvreloader]

You can just order an inner tube from Amazon. But I bet your local bike store can give you a used one.

Run
The closest bike shop is over 55+ miles away and the next closest is 100+ miles,
I'll try the local dump first.......lol

 

[Nvreloader]

I just received a post that a Thera-Band may work,
comes in several sizes and lengths,
I wonder if that would hold up..........?

 

[RunForTheHills]

I don't know. I have bought generic silicone bands, which seem to hold up okay. But I just use them to hold containers closed and things like that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQL4JYSJ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

 

[PCeBiker]

I just received a post that a Thera-Band may work,
comes in several sizes and lengths,
I wonder if that would hold up..........?

That looks like a good option.
They look pretty durable.

Probably better than an innertube.
(I used to make slingshots with innertubes when I was a kid. They didn't work very well. Those big rubber bands for hockey pads worked better. )

It comes in tubes as well, if that's easier to work with?
Three tubes with different resistance levels for ~$20

https://a.co/d/0dwrwh5G

(Actually, thinking about it,.. the Theraband might be kinda springy and bouncy?
An innertube isn't as stretchy, so it might be more "muffled" and have a better damping effect? (I just made that up.))