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How do I know what size axle I need for my trailer?
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You should find it on the driver’s side of the trailer. A second way to determine the size axle you need is to measure the diameter of your existing axle. The tube in our video example measures at 2 and 3/8ths of an inch. You can use this measurement to identify the axle.
Hook your tape measure on the outside of the hub where your rim touches your hub.Measure across your axle to the exact same spot on the other side. Do not measure to the back side of your hub. Brake Flange Measurement: Hook your tape measure to the outside of the brake flange that is welded to your axle.
How do you measure an axle on a boat trailer?
To obtain the hub face measurement, first hook your tape measure to outside art of hub, that is the part of the hub that is facing the wheel.Measure across the axle to the exact same spot on the opposite side. Be careful not to measure to the inside of the hub, only the outside.
The Flip Axle is a complete axle assembly frame attached to the rear frame by hinge plates and pins. The Flip Axle is used when the trailer’s axle loading exceeds the gross weight that a given state will allow on each axle.
How do I know what size axle I need for my trailer? – Related Questions
Is flipping an axle safe?
If your trailer travels securely on the road at all times, flipping the axles will not be a cause for concern. But if your trailer is sensitive to sway or has stability issues even on a good day, flipping the axles may not be such a good idea until the root cause of the poor ride has been fixed.
What is a pusher axle?
A pusher axle is where the forward-most drive axle is not powered. The tag axle has been the most common. It is generally perceived to have traction issues in challenging conditions. Tire wear can also be an issue. All four rear tires are on the road at all times.
What causes a trailer axle to flip?
If the shackles are flipping the wrong direction frequently that typically means the leaf springs are too short, the hanger spacing is too big, or the shackles are too short.
How do you lift a flip axle?
What is the purpose of a lift axle?
A lift axle, commonly called a pusher or tag axle, is an axle designed for heavy-duty trucks, allowing them to haul load sizes heavier than the standard axles on their vehicle and trailer could usually take.
Like HTB and PH said, you don’t “flip” torsion axles, you mount “blocks” between axle rails and the trailer frame rails, pretty simple and strailght forward procedure.
How long do torsion axles last?
Torsion axles, the metal parts, last forever, except when rust comes into play. The rubber rods is always the failure. Ball park life, when used frequently, like 2 to 3 times a year, is about 25 years.
How do I know if my torsion axle is worn out?
The first test is to jack up each side of the trailer and watch to see if the wheel moves down as weight is removed from that side, if on either side the wheel does not drop at least 1½” the axle needs replacing.
Are torsion axles any good?
Both torsion and suspensions have a record of reliability. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but it comes down to your preference because they both work great in their own way. Torsion axles are made up of thick rubber cords concealed in the axle’s tubing.
Which is better spring or torsion axles?
Torsion trailer axles offer a smoother ride and less maintenance. Leaf springs are more durable, less expensive and far easier to replace parts on. Selecting the proper axle is as simple as determining your application, and figuring out the loads you need to carry.
How much weight can a torsion axle hold?
In general, we don’t recommend torsion axles for trailers over 5000# GTW. For heavier trailers, the leaf springs provide a reasonable ride when the trailer is full.
The fact that torsion axles feature a rubberized suspension can result in a smoother ride because the rubber cords inside the axle housing can provide for outstanding shock absorption and less vibration.
What’s inside a torsion axle?
Torsion axles work by using rubber cords or cartridges inside the axle tube to handle suspension travel and shock absorption. Torsion axles do not use leaf springs, but instead the compression of the rubber to supply the suspension support needed. Each wheel works independently from one another.
How do you adjust a torsion axle?
What is a idler axle?
An idler is a hub that is no provisions for trailer brakes. It has no brake drum.
What does a 3500 pound axle weigh?
Less than 100 lbs.Probably more like 85 lbs.without the springs.