Tipping trailer ram seals

[Rich_ard]

How difficult is it to repair trailer rams. Oil squirts out as the first stage gets to the end of the travel. I assume it will need seals on both ends. May aswell do all stages at the same time.

 

[Bobthebuilder]

depends on the ram, some can be simple others a right pita

 

[Mr Happy]

The most important thing is to have a clean area to work in and the correct tools to undo the cylinder end caps .

 

[Rich_ard]

The most important thing is to have a clean area to work in and the correct tools to undo the cylinder end caps .

Oh dear. Hammer and chisel any good? What tools would I need?

 

[john432]

I can recommend this company for replacement seals... The knaulage of their sales department is second to none
FPE Seals

 

[Mur Huwcun]

If it’s got a screw on gland it’s not too bad, if it’s been welded at the bottom and needs cutting off it’s a whole new kettle of fish!!!

 

[Rich_ard]

If it’s got a screw on gland it’s not too bad, if it’s been welded at the bottom and needs cutting off it’s a whole new kettle of fish!!!

The small waste of oil is perhaps not worth worrying about if its going to be alot of work to fix. It only dose it first tip.

 

[spark plug]

if it’s been welded at the bottom and needs cutting off it’s a whole new kettle of fish!!!

That’s why everyone needs a lathe

 

[goldeneagle]

Get someone who knows what they are doing to repair it, they have the tooling and experience , seal kits are cheap until they need replaced again after short periods.

Paying £35 to £50 an hour is good value when it’s done right, does take away the satisfaction of repairing it yourself but if your doing that your not doing anything else.

 

[JeremyD]

Piece of cake just keep everything clean. Take photos as you take it apart so you put new seals exactly how they should be.

 

[Pan mixer]

Getting the pins out top and bottom can be the worst though.

 

[milkloss]

Have an honest look at it and see if you have what is required to get it apart. A big pair of stilsons probably won’t cut it.

take it to someone else if it’s going to be a struggle without all the right gear.