7k Timbren Trailer Axle that Gives Lower Profile

Published 01/22/2020

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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - No Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 7,000 lbs

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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 7,000 lbs

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Question:

What about axle placement in relation to load weight

asked by: Scott R

Helpful Expert Reply:

It's hard to give you an exact deck height you'd have with the Timbren Axle Less kits we offer like the part # TASR7KS01 as it depends on the wheel/tire size you use and frame height, deck thickness etc. But if you are looking for the lowest profile possible the 4 inch drop version part # TASR7KS02 is the kit for you. To give you an idea on overall height though this will put the center of your trailer wheel exactly 3/8 inch below the frame of the trailer. So you could calculate the diameter of your trailer tire, divide by 2, and then add 3/8 inch to know distance from bottom of frame to ground.

I attached an FAQ article on determining tire diameter based on the size as well for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Scott R.

1/22/2020

What about axle placement in relation to load weight

Jameson C.

1/22/2020

You'll ideally want to place the axles in a location that allows the trailer's tongue weight to fall between 10 and 15 percent of the total trailer weight. The center point of your tandem axle setup needs to be located where you will have 60 percent of the frame of the trailer in front of the center of the equalizer hanger and 40 percent behind the center of the equalizer hanger. For example, if the trailers frames length is 30 feet, then the center-line location will be 18 feet from the front of the trailer and 12 feet from the back.