Boat trailer backup

Trailer boaters know that there's not much you can do when Mr. Murphy decides to pay a visit. For example, having a spare tire and set of fresh bearings won't do you a bit of good if you've already cooked the spindle into a molten, scored mess.

That's where E-Axle from Air Tight, LLC comes in. E-Axle is both a spare tire mount and replacement spindle in one. When the unit is not in use, E-Axle is mounted on the trailer to carry a spare tire.

Once Mr. Murphy decides to damage your trailer's spindle beyond repair, E-Axle slides over the damaged spindle and is universally mounted to the brake flange plate on the axle.

While it may look a little odd with the tire sticking out, your spare tire is now safely running outside the fender with the same camber and weight rating as the original spindle.

E-Axle comes in two sizes to fit five-, six- or eight-lug hubs and starts at $124.99. For more information go to airtighthubs.com.

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