[A/S] Shocks -n- stuff

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Yeah, actually, a thunderstorm just rolled through, Bob!
In response; the shocks are stock A/S units made to fit almost every 
trailer. I could grind the eyes down, but there is more than 3/8 of an 
inch I would need to do-and the rubber bushing is integral to the shock 
eye, so I don't want to play with that.
The tower is 1/4" steel, and the axle is designed to pivot towards the 
nose as the wheel comes up; again, even if both wheels were off, there 
is only so far the axle will move. Rather innovative, really. Few moving 
parts to wear out. Even the boat trailer manufacturers are moving to 
these axles!
Having said that, let me say this-if you've never looked at your 
bearings, be prepared. To get the bearings out (off), you must remove 
the cotter pin and castle nut, and slide the brake drum off; then the 
entire bearing assembly can be worked on, both inner and outer races.
Oh the things we play with...