Questions on building trailer axles

[Nova-ss]

hi all,

Question on building trailer axles.awhile back I boight a trailer that someone was trying to mod.it was once a Revell race car trailer.tge one that is red on the box top.I cutoff all of the added parts and put a new trailer hitch on it.the axles were broken to the point that they were not safe able,so was the springs..but I know how to make new springs...that I have done.but I'm still trying to make replacement axles.its the lowered axles at the spindle ends that I'm having a difficult time with...any suggestions on how to make them?,where to get replacement rims from?...thank you....Chris 

[espo]

You might try using aluminum tubing for the axles. This would give you the strength you are looking for and they can be bent as needed. Another alternative would be brass rod as it would be easier to bend into shape, just not quite as strong as tubing.