Odds A 500# Cargo Carrier Holding Dana 30 And 44

I have a chance to pick up a matched set of axles out of a 1974 CJ5. The truck will already be loaded with camping gear and such. My thought is maybe pick up a cargo carrier and load the set on it. I know my son has picked up a Dana 30 and moved it, but not me. So maybe 150 lbs for the 30 and 200 lbs for the 44?

 

The front will be heavier than the rear if they are fully dressed.

 

Yes even the steering box is still attached.

 

one way u haul trailer . pick it up where axles are

 

Good reason to buy a cordless impact. Remove the hubs and brakes from the front and axles and brakes from the rear and they are less then 100 pounds each.

 

Cargo carrier as in a metal rack that slides in a reciever hitch? Those are easy to load with something like axles. They are low enough you pick up one end of an axle, set it on the rack, then pick up the other end, and set it up. Just buy a carrier that is heavy enough to take the load, as well as the hitch. I would not trust a harbor freight rack with two axles wobbling around out back.
-Donny

 

I use my carrier a lot. I wouldn't hesitate to carry this load. Here is what I have

20x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier C18151

Things I have learned:
1. Balance the load left to right
2. Don't strap to the top rail
3. Load heaver to the front
4. You may get pulled over for blocking the vehicle license plate. I think Johnny Law was bored.

 

I would also rent a trailer. Safer and cheaper than buying a carrier.

 

Heck ya, I'd say go for it. Make sure it's balanced and loaded close to the receiver.

 

A single ratchet strap from a corner of the carrier to the vehicle's frame is enough to keep it from flopping around.

 

Good idea, I will give it a try next time. The movement back there takes some getting use to.

 

Trailer rental appears to be about $250 I had found a nice 80's Dodge 8 foot bed made into a trailer with camper for $350. But my lady said no more trailers at the house. Even though I know I could of sold it for more once we got back.

 

One of my old employers loaned me a double sized one. It has lots of play in the receiver so a tie strap to the frame will be in order along with some lights I guess because it is close to four feet long.

 

Harbor freight tow lights are really cheap and can have lots of uses down the road.

 

Two welded together? I'd definitely load them close to the receiver and Id get the harbor freight lights as Daryl suggested.

 

I like the sound of this. So I do own a Dewalt 20 volt 1/2 drive. 9/16 socket, large screw driver, hammer, large channel locks, rags or paper towels, black marker, milk crate, tie downs, two magnetic lights and wiring, anything else might be advisable

 

A small magnet to pull out the bendable lockwasher behind the first spindle nut. A bent screwdriver or a brake tool to possibly back off the adjusters if the shoes are tight on the drums. A 3/8 brake line wrench to Undo the rear brake lines. Some type of small sealable tote to put all the hardware into.

 

Buy a cheap trailer uhaul wanted 550 for a one way about 500 miles.