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Old March 2nd 07, 02:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike the Strike
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Default Cobra Trailer - U.S. Axle?

On Mar 2, 2:41 am, "Mitch" wrote:
I would like to hear from some people who have put an American axle
underneath their Cobra trailers. I have a early 80's Cobra, and a
wheel-hub with a chip in it that will no longer hold the grease seal
properly. I am thinking of simply switching to a U.S. undercarriage,
and would like to know if anyone has done this. If so, how much did
it cost, and are you happy with it?

Also, I have heard rumors about a "Junkyard" of sorts out in
California somewhere that buys the trailers from wrecked gliders from
the insurance companies. Has anyone else heard of this?

-EX



My repair shop put an American axle under my Komet trailer after an
accident damaged it. It's a fairly straightforward procedure that
should also work for a Cobra. We also installed a hydraulic brake
that was far superior to the original mechanical one.

Mike