Recommended Axle-Less Suspension System And Electric Brakes For New Build Trailer
Updated 03/20/2017 | Published 03/18/2017
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I am looking for a complete axle with a 4inch , leaf spring, 5500 lb., shackles, and electric brakes. The bolt pattern is not critical because this is a new build and I still need to buy rims.
asked by: Mike J
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you are building your trailer I recommend the Timbren Axle-Less system. This eliminates the need to add shackles and leaf springs and also need a specific length axle to fit your trailer. An axle-less system bolts right to the trailer frame.
We do not carry a 5,500-axle but you may want to go with a 7,000-lb system like part # TASR7KS01. This system comes with a brake flange and will work great with a hub and drum assembly like part # 42866UC3-EZ. This hub and drum is designed for 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb axles and comes with the bearings, races, seal, grease cap, wheel bolts and lug nuts. This hub assembly has an 8 on 6-1/2 wheel bolt pattern.
The brakes I recommend for this assembly is part # 23-105 for the left hand(driver side), and part # 23-106 for the right hand(passenger side).
If you do not have the tires and wheels for the trailer I recommend a tire/wheel combo like part # TA83MR. This is an ST235/80R16 tire with a White Vesper Spoke wheel.
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - No Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- 7000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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