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Illinois Jim

08-21-2006 04:29:35




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Is it possible to figure out who made a trailer from the VIN? I have a flatbed tandem trailer that I got in a tractor deal. I would like to put brakes on it but I think it would be lots easier if I knew who made it. Seems like the first part of the VIN might be the key but simple google searches didn't find anything.
The VIN is 4JMFS1526W....

Any tips on where to look for electric brake parts or how to rig them up would be appreciated too. I am pretty handy but new to tractors and trailers.

Maybe I don't really need to know the manufacturer. The tag with the VIN has had the upper part cut off. Its a stick on label so I don't think it has been moved to a different trailer. The upper part might have had the manufacturers name?

The axles have small square plates with 4 holes that look like they are for mounting the brake hardware. But I don't think the hubs have drums.

Thanks.

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jubilee johnny

08-21-2006 06:33:54




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 Re: Trailer brake help... in reply to Illinois Jim, 08-21-2006 04:29:35  
Northern Tools and Equipment has a good supply of trailer brake componants, springs, and axles, etc. Check their website.



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John T

08-21-2006 06:16:35




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 Re: Trailer brake help... in reply to Illinois Jim, 08-21-2006 04:29:35  
Jim, Ive owned several brands of trailers and when I needed any brake parts I simply took a look at the brakes and/or looked for any names or numbers stamped anywhere and went to my local mom n pop RV and Trailer Sales shops and they take one look and immediately know (with or without any names or numbers) what brand the brakes are WHICH IS TOTALLY INDEPENDANT of the Trailer manufacturer i.e. it dont matter what brand of trailer is what Im saying. Most turned out to be Dexter brand and its more the axle weight rating and drum/shoe ID and Width they use to rate n describe n sell brake parts with.

John T

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john *.?-!.* cub owner

08-21-2006 06:12:52




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 Re: Trailer brake help... in reply to Illinois Jim, 08-21-2006 04:29:35  
If you have someone in your area that builds or sells trailers they can ususally supply a complete axle with brakes cheaper than you can add brakes to existing axles. Might check TSC if you have one in your area.



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oleblu

08-21-2006 04:47:03




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 Re: Trailer brake help... in reply to Illinois Jim, 08-21-2006 04:29:35  
I doubt if the VIN will help you much. Most axles have a tag on them, about center of the tube. Get all the numbers off that and go from there. We get all our parts from Red Neck Trailer in Bloomington, IL. Good people to deal with.



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RustyFarmall

08-21-2006 04:45:46




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 Re: Trailer brake help... in reply to Illinois Jim, 08-21-2006 04:29:35  
I don't think it makes any difference who made trailer. What you do need to know is who made the axles. Should be a name or something on the axles. DEXTER is the most common.



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