Replacement Trailer Axles for a 1964 Silver Streak Sabre Travel Trailer

Published 12/17/2015

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Question:

Hi. I am looking to replace axles on my tandem axle 1964 Silver Streak Sabre 19foot travel trailer. I believe the trailer weight is around 3300lbs dry. It looks like the distance from hub face to hub face is 69inch and the distance from spring centers is 51.5 Do you have any axles that would fit? Thank you!

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

I do have an excellent recommendation for you but it isn't for a straight axle. Instead of a straight axle you can use a Timbren axle-less system that includes built-in suspension. They are essentially like torsion axles.

If the trailer weighs 3,300 pounds dry then adding its carrying capacity would tell us the gross trailer weight which is essential in determining the correct axle-less system.

For example if the trailer had a gross weight rating 3,750 pounds you could use a couple of 2,000 pound systems, # ASR2KHDS01. It takes hubs that use L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearings such as # 84545UC1-EZ or # 84546UC3-EZ both with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt patterns.

If the trailer is rated for 7,000 pounds you could use two 3,500 pound systems such as # ASR3500S05. These take hubs with L68149 inner and L44649 outer bearings as well.

It is possible to get an axle custom made to your specifications by special ordering it from a local trailer supply store.