Hines Trailer Repair.

05/28/2026

JUNE IS THE MONTH FOR OUR BEARING PACK SPECIAL! 85$ A WHEEL!!!!

05/21/2026

MAKE SURE TO GIVE US A CALL FOR ALL YOUR TRAILER NEEDS!

05/13/2026

We buy trailers! Dump trailers, equipment trailers, stock trailers, enclosed trailers - we don't mind if they need work. ☎️515-865-5863

05/05/2026

In case you didn’t know, we offer on-site preventive maintenance tailored to your operation—whether you have a single trailer or a fleet of 20+. Reliable service, right where you need it, serving all of Central Iowa. ☎️515-865-5863

05/01/2026

The welder I use to weld aluminum with is currently down. We will be getting it fixed. It’s looking like 4-5 weeks before I’ll have it back. We can still weld steel just not aluminum until we get this welder back.

04/26/2026

We love getting feed back from our customers! Even if it’s on a napkin. We installed an electric jack conversion on this lady’s horse trailer and a did a few other minor things!

04/17/2026

This Featherlite horse trailer came in with a damaged door and door frame, causing the door to hardly open or shut. In fact, the door was taped shut. The guys down at Central Iowa Featherlite Trailer Sales were able to get a complete door assembly from the factory, so we could get this customer ready for their riding season.

03/23/2026

The main causes of trailer bearing failures are:
1. Improper bearing preload
Setting it too loose can cause the wheel to wobble or walk, damage the spindle, cause uneven tire wear, and damage the inner wheel seal.

Setting it too tight can cause excessive heat and friction, which will break down the grease and, in turn, cause bearing failure. (Bearings set a little loose will last longer then bearings set a little too tight)
2. Over-greasing
This can cause the inner wheel seal to fail, allowing grease to escape into the brake area, leading to bearing and brake failure.
3. Using improper grease
This can cause excess heat and allow the grease to break down and turn “runny.” A high-temp, high drop-point bearing grease like Lucas Red ’N’ Tacky is recommended.
4. Wheel seal failure
This allows grease to escape into the brake area, starving the bearings of lubrication. It can also allow moisture into the hub and bearing area, causing bearings to rust and thinning the grease.
5. Improper maintenance
This can lead to grease breaking down, hardening, or turning “waxy.”

Locally owned Trailer and Truck Repair Shop. We also offer 24Hr On-site Trailer, Truck Repair.

03/11/2026

We have been installing a lot of these bulldog electric jack conversions lately. We have had a lot of great feedback! They utilize your pre existing 12k square tube jack.

03/05/2026

Stop in and ask us about our EQ Systems jacks. They sure make getting set up a whole lot faster at those shows!