Are drum brakes a thing of the past?

This guide answers the popular question: Are drum brakes a thing of the past? Our content theme this month is all about brakes for your trailer. By now, you’ve probably learned more than you ever thought you needed to know about brake kit options for your trailer. ...

Pros and Cons of Mechanical (Overrun) Brakes

This guide answers the popular question: What are the pros and cons of mechanical trailer brakes? Mechanical trailer brakes are a relatively simple system. When a trailer is moving forward it moves with the speed of the vehicle, but to stop the trailer from going...

Electric Trailer Brakes Benefits

This guide answers the popular question: What are the benefits of electric trailer brakes? If you own a trailer, you may be wondering what the advantage would be to upgrading your brake system to electric brakes. There are many advantages to installing an electric...

Protect your trailer axles in the summer humidity

This guide answers the popular question: How do you protect your axles in the summer humidity?  Rust and moisture go hand in hand. When you think of climates with the most moisture, most people don’t think about regions with warm summers and hot temperatures. People...

Your Local Axle Manufacturer – BlueSwift Axles

BlueSwift Axles was born on the idea that axle replacements shouldn’t take weeks. We believe all trailer owners and haulers deserve fast and convenient axle replacements, quality American-made products, minimized downtime, expedited shipping, and top-notch customer...