Hi Folks,
I'm building a 6 x 8 foot motorcycle and water tank cartage trailer and the trailer I'm modifying is a brand new unfinished flat bed type that I've purchased very cheap.
I'm making the trailer a little narrower and am using 15 x 6'' rims instead of the 13 x 5'' rims and now I suppose I have 2 options for the axle.
First up the maximum load weight will be 1070 kgs and the current springs are rated to 1500 kgs.
Number one axle option would be to buy a new ready machined solid beam axle to the required length and number 2 option would be altering the current axle.
As per the picture I'm wondering would cutting a piece out of the square hollow section axle and sleeving it internally and welding back together be allowable.

With the maximum load weight being 1070 kgs and with it being towed by a 2.5L Subaru Outback and a 4.0L Ford RTV ute would having the trailer drum braked be a good idea, its so I can ask for the correct axle.
I've checked out YouTube and I see there's weld on flanges available to mount the drum brakes to my current axle and I suppose if I go buy a new axle they'd be available with the flanges already welded on.

What are your thoughts on modifying my axle?

Cheers

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